April 2, 2012 By Sgt. Vaughn R. Larson Army installations across the U.S. are supporting the Drug Enforcement Administration's next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
New Tuition Assistance Policy
April 3, 2012 by American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- When a new policy takes effect, probably this summer, schools will need to have a signed memorandum of understanding to participate in the Defense Department's Tuition Assistance Program, Pentagon officials said. A 90-day extension that expired March 30 allowed DOD officials to work with stakeholders to … [Read more...]
Barracks Marine Becomes Meritorious Gunnery Sergeant
April 3, 2012 By Cpl. Jeremy Ware, Marine Barracks 8th & I WASHINGTON — A Barracks Marine was meritoriously promoted to the rank of gunnery sergeant in the United Stated Marine Corps April 2. Gunnery Sgt. Corey J. Nawrocki, 29, enlisted in the Marine Corps Aug. 2001, and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. He has served as Guard Company’s … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veterans Welcomed Home — Finally
April 2, 2012 By Sharilyn Wells CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It was a day full of joy, tears and reunited friends. Memories were honored on a day that many Vietnam veterans never thought they'd see -- a day set aside specially for them to be properly welcomed home -- almost 40 years later. "It was hell over there," James 'Quincy' Collins, retired Air Force colonel and former prisoner of … [Read more...]
2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show Tour
The 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show 2011 Soldier Show Cast. Photo by Evan Dyson, Family and MWR Public Affairs The U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by Family and MWR, returns with a 90 minute live musical performance. Come and watch talented Soldiers explore music genres and cultures from around the world. Don't miss this memorable night of music, dance and … [Read more...]