By Gary Sheftick WASHINGTON -- A new Army task force is trying to convince private industry to invest in solar energy, wind power and other renewable-energy projects on military installations. The Energy Initiatives Task Force was officially stood up Sept. 15 and was discussed Tuesday during an energy-security panel at the 2011 Association of the United States Army Annual … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Keep Halloween Safe
By David W. Kuhns Sr. "Trick or treat." That's one of the favorite phrases in American English - right up there with "Merry Christmas" and "Play ball." The sound of a child calling out the traditional request for candy brings back pleasant memories for all of us. I remember one of my first Halloweens. I went out as a robot. I wore silver-painted milk cartons on my arms … [Read more...]
Military Wives
Find out who the women are behind the scenes. This graphic conveys the strength, value and sacrifice that these women symbolize. … [Read more...]
Top Name Celebrities ‘Join Forces’ For Military Families
October 12, 2011 By Elaine Sanchez A few top entertainment industry stars have joined forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to help shine the light on military families and their service and sacrifice. The entertainment industry's Inter-Guild Joining Forces Task Force today released new public service announcements featuring producer and director Steven Spielberg, movie star … [Read more...]
Happy 236th Birthday to Our U.S. Navy
10/13/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy salute the Navy on its 236th birthday Oct. 13. Secretary Donley wrote a letter to the secretary of the Navy stating: "Congratulations as you celebrate the 236th birthday of the United States Navy. The men … [Read more...]