10/21/2011 By Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Following the imposed ban of "spice," service members are now being faced with another faux drug challenge. A ban was recently enforced in December 2010 by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that prohibited the use of a synthetic drug known as "spice" and the hallucinogenic herb, salvia … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
All U.S. Troops from Iraq Returning Home for Good
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2011 – All U.S. service members will leave Iraq by the end of the year, President Barack Obama announced today. About 40,000 U.S. service members are in the country, and all will be "home for the holidays," Obama said. The president made the announcement after speaking with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri … [Read more...]
Obama – Iraq War Is Over
October 21, 2011 As a candidate for President, I pledged to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end -- for the sake of our national security and to strengthen American leadership around the world. After taking office, I announced a new strategy that would end our combat mission in Iraq and remove all of our troops by the end of 2011. As Commander-in-Chief, ensuring … [Read more...]
Officials Want DOD-Wide Tuition Assistance Plan
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 – Pentagon officials are reviewing the Defense Department’s tuition assistance policy, and no DOD-wide decision has been made to change benefits, officials said today. All military services are providing input to the DOD review, officials said. Any recommended changes, they added, must be instituted in a … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Hosts Military-Only Concert and Sweepstakes
October 20, 2011 Harley-Davidson will host a military-only concert by the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in San Diego on Thursday, December 1, 2011, with nearly all of the tickets being given to select soldiers at nearby bases. Also, for ONE lucky military winner and a guest, Harley-Davidson will provide a full VIP experience for the concert, including travel to San Diego, … [Read more...]