6/15/2012 By Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training at Kadena Air Base June 11. The squadron, part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the training to … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
New Veterans Retraining Assistance Program
June 14, 2012 WASHINGTON – In its ongoing efforts to provide unemployed Veterans with the education and training they need to compete for high-demand jobs, VA will seek out Veterans who may be qualified for its new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) at the Detroit VA for Vets Hiring Fair June 26-28. VRAP allows qualifying Veterans between the ages … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Send Birthday Messages to Army
6/13/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy salute the Army on its 237th birthday June 14. Secretary Donley wrote a letter to the secretary of the Army stating: "Congratulations to you and all of your Soldiers as you celebrate 237 years serving … [Read more...]
Camp Lejeune holds Blood Drive – Helps Military Community
June 14, 2012 2nd Marine Division Story by Cpl. Andrew Johnston CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. Less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood which makes it tough for the military that can only use donations from its … [Read more...]
Happy 237th Birthday U.S. Army
June 14, 2012 Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and … [Read more...]