December 9, 2011 By Joseph D. Bryant -- The Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Bethany Channell was all smiles this morning as she entered the security checkpoint at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. While she wasn't sure what her trip would entail, the 13-year-old was certain she'd have a good time. "I'm looking forward to just having a lot of fun," said … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
Families Can Send Holiday Greetings to Deployed Loved Ones
December 7, 2011 By Jennifer M. Caprioli, Drum FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Holiday greetings were tied with a bow, wrapped in a virtual package and sent through cyberspace to deployed Soldiers and family members on Dec. 6, during Operation Best Wishes recording sessions at the Commons. The Operation Best Wishes program, which marked its fifth year at Fort Drum, gives family members … [Read more...]
Air Guard Rolls Out New Program for Recruitment Rewards
By Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. David Speicher BALTIMORE - Current and retired Air National Guard members who refer new recruits to the Guard may now collect rewards for their efforts. The Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program is a voluntary recruitment referral program in which members who successfully help recruit a new member are rewarded with … [Read more...]
New Online Tools for Veteran Job-Seekers
December 7, 2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON - Veterans now have on-demand access and can download official data about their military training and experience, such as secure access to military records and skill "translators", which can be used to help them find jobs and continue their careers. Their service data can be uploaded to job search and … [Read more...]
Pearl Harbor – 70 Years
Dec. 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. To commemorate the event, the U.S. Navy is showcasing the amazing stories of courage and sacrifice made by the victims and survivors of that day on the December episode of All Hands Television. The attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the most significant events in American history. The surprise aerial … [Read more...]