by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck Air Force District of Washington 7/27/2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFNS) -- Teachers from across the U.S. became students for a week during an Air Force-sponsored ASM International Materials Camp July 13 at Howard University, Washington, D.C. ASM started the camps for students in 2000 to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun. After … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Army Plans Major Stryker Upgrades
July 30, 2012 By Kris Osborn, Assistant Secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 30, 2012) -- Army engineers are designing and implementing important Stryker vehicles upgrades. The efforts are focused on technologies that will provide the platform a stronger engine, improved suspension, more on-board electrical power … [Read more...]
All Options Open to Stop Iran’s Nuke Program
July 30, 2012 By Jim Garamone CARTHAGE, Tunisia (American Forces Press Service) – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta reiterated here today that the United States “is prepared to exercise all options” to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons. Panetta spoke during a news conference at the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial. Panetta would not go … [Read more...]
Recruiters Open New Station
July 20, 2012 By Jay Field SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District joined the U.S. Army's Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion to celebrate the grand opening of its newest recruiting station here June 20. Nearly two dozen future Soldiers stood in formation as their families, friends, local dignitaries and veterans looked on. It was as much … [Read more...]
Military Career Pathways 101 Three-peat
July 30, 2012 By Vernetta Garcia, Columbia Recruiting Battalion The third time was a charm for Columbia Recruiting Battaionp; its third annual Military Career Pathways (MCP) 101 Course in June earned rave reviews from South Carolina educators and national observers. "MCP 2012 was the highest rated since MCP began." said Martha Daniels, Columbia Battalion education services … [Read more...]