May 21, 2012 The efforts of Rep. Paul Broun Jr., who fought on behalf of a marathon runner who was rejected by the Army to enlist because of being just shy of the enlistment age cap, failed Friday with a house vote of 256 to 164. Broun also represented an obstetrician when he too was denied a volunteer job as a military doctor stating that Paul Gingrey, who will turn 70 in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Women Marines Association Will Hold 27th Annual Conference
Since 1918, American women have answered their country's call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation evolving but always retaining our proud traditions. The Women Marines Association (WMA) is the only veterans association for and about women Marines. We have gone from "Free a Man to Fight,” to being with our fellow Marines in every … [Read more...]
U.S Army Ordnance Corps Marks 200-Year Legacy
May 18, 2012 By Sharon Mulligan, Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs Office FORT LEE, Va. (May 18, 2012) -- "I cannot think of a better way to officially kick off the 200th year of our great corps than by dedicating this field to this great man," said Col. Greg A. Mason, U.S. Army Ordnance School commandant. "He was a great warrior, logistician and trainer who led … [Read more...]
Fueled by History, Passion, Son of Immigrants Serves in U.S. Army
May 21, 2012 By Sgt. Marc Loi FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan -- Sitting in a makeshift wooden living area on a dusty military base in southern Afghanistan, 2nd Lt. Darius Chen begins rattling off things for which he is thankful. There is the blanket with the imprints of California's landmarks sitting on the twin-size bed in which he sleeps. There is the education … [Read more...]
DOD Marks Growth in Spouses’ Employment Program
May 21, 2012 By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - Service members and their spouses joined Defense Department leaders at the Pentagon today in a ceremony to mark the success of a spouse employment program intended to help military families and the economy. Surveys show 85 percent of the military’s 1.2 million spouses either want or need to work, Jo … [Read more...]