12/13/2011 Born from humble beginnings, the National Guard celebrates its 375th birthday with value and vigilance. The military organization we know today as the National Guard came into existence with a direct declaration on December 13, 1636. On this date, the Massachusetts General Court in Salem, for the first time in the history of the North American continent, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
CSI: Crime Scene Investigator
Thanks to the growing popularity of specific TV programmings, CSI has become a growing field of interest in the law enforcement and criminal justice community. These shows document crime-solving techniques including new technology, creative thinking, and good ole fashioned cops-and-robbers detective work. CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigator; however, there are several … [Read more...]
Forensics
Forensics is the study and use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal and civil courts of law. It is also a study of debate and argumentation. The rule of the law in forensics is based upon the belief that the legal system process results in justice. If you take on the role of a forensic scientist, you are expected to have very strong skills … [Read more...]
Former Army Corps Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Iraqi Bribes
December 12, 2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON - A former employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Virginia to 20 months in prison for conspiring to receive bribes from Iraqi contractors involved in the U.S.-funded reconstruction efforts. Thomas Aram Manok, 51, of Chantilly, … [Read more...]
Navy Triumphs Army with 10th Consecutive Win in Army-Navy Game Rivalry
December 11, 2011 By Rob McIlvaine LANDOVER, Md. -- Twice the 112th showdown between the Black Knights and Navy was tied, and it looked close all the way into the fourth quarter, but Army couldn't prevent the midshipmen from scoring two field goals, making the final score 27-21. Not even President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden or a country musician could turn the … [Read more...]