January 13, 2012 By Tracy Robillard SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 13, 2012) -- Needless drowning deaths of hunters who fall into lakes and streams can be prevented with a little preparation and fast thinking, according to officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District. "Duck hunters or waterfowlers may not think of themselves as boaters, even though they use boats … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Military Spouses Honored on Wheel of Fortune
January 18, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh CULVER CITY, Calif. (NNS) -- Military spouses were featured as contestants on the television game show Wheel of Fortune at Sony Pictures Entertainment Studios in Culver City, Calif., Jan. 12. This is the first time Wheel of Fortune has dedicated the show to military spouses to honor their sacrifices in … [Read more...]
If You Use Spice; You Will Pay the Price
1/13/2012 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) -- Spice use is on the rise, and Air Force officials are using methods such as drug testing, education and the Uniformed Code of Military Justice to put a stop to substance abuse. While the Air Force has always had a zero-tolerance policy, as of Jan. 4, Guam officials have banned the substance as well under Public Law 31-164, … [Read more...]
Army in Next Phase to Replace ACU Pattern
January 13, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- The Army is now one step closer to selecting a new set of camouflage patterns that could replace what Soldiers are wearing now in most places. As part of the "Phase IV" camouflage effort, the Army this week awarded contracts to five vendors -- selected from an initial 20 -- to each provide enough fabric in the new camouflage … [Read more...]
‘Warrior Challenge’ Tests Airmans Comprehensive Fitness
By Senior Airman Michael Charles 1/14/2012 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing held an event here Jan. 11 to highlight the importance of Comprehensive Airman Fitness in the Air Force. Ten teams competed in the event, called the "Warrior Challenge," which consisted of games, riddles, and obstacles that reflected the four components of Comprehensive … [Read more...]