By Chaplain (Capt.) Christian LaPaul Williams Arlington National Cemetery, Va When I first heard of Arlington National Cemetery I immediately thought of honoring veterans and fallen comrades. I didn’t realize the true significance of my role in comforting their families as well. Also, I didn’t comprehend how challenging that would be. Sure, as a chaplain I … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Marine Combat Operations Locked on Target
5/31/2012 By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.- For more than 10 years the Marine Corps has been conducting combat operations against enemies who do not rely on aircraft. So why does 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion continue to sustain skill sets that would allow them to defend land elements from air … [Read more...]
Programs Assist Veterans with Jobs, Education, Homes
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education opportunities to home loans and programs for those who are disabled. Veterans caught in today’s high rate of unemployment likely can find a job in one of the more than 200 … [Read more...]
VA Partnership Aims to House 10,000 Homeless Veterans
My 23, 2012 From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it will collaborate with the “100,000 Homes” campaign and its 117 participating communities to help find permanent housing for 10,000 vulnerable and chronically homeless veterans this year. “President Obama and I are … [Read more...]
The AH-1Z Viper Exceeds Expectations on First Deployment
5/29/2012 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada , 11th MEU SOUTH CHINA SEA - Six months into its first operational deployment, the four-blade AH-1Z Viper is performing at levels that show just why the Marine Corps has upgraded its aviation attacking power. Four of the “Zulu” model SuperCobra attack helicopters have done “extremely well and gone beyond the … [Read more...]