June 12, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez The Army birthday week is about recognizing more than two centuries of Soldiers defending freedom, and about saying thank you to those Americans that have ceaselessly supported them in the effort. The Army celebrates its 237th birthday, June 14. The birthday week, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh said during a reception in advance of a … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Army Marksmanship Unit Shooter Snags last Olympic Spot
June 12, 2012 By Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO FORT BENNING, Ga.-- A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier locked down the final spot on the U.S. Olympic shooting team June 11, with a dominating performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Pool International Range Complex. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker won the Men's Three-Position Rifle match, securing his fourth trip to the … [Read more...]
National Guard Troops Battle Western Wildfires
June 13, 2012 by Army National Guard Sgt. Darron Salzer National Guard Bureau Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen from five states are working alongside civilian first responders as they continue to battle wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico. New Mexico Army National Guard members are still battling the Little Bear wildfire near Ruidoso, … [Read more...]
Never Forgotten: MIA Bracelet Connects Airmen Across Decades
2nd Lt. Sara Harper 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs 6/12/2012 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Twenty-two years ago, Air Force Academy cadet Amy Santmyer, now Lt. Col. Amy Young, decided she would wear an MIA bracelet honoring Lt. Col. Charles Walling, an F-4C Phantom pilot who was shot down Aug. 8, 1966, during a close air support mission in Vietnam. "MIA … [Read more...]
AF Releases New Special Duty Pay List
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs Beginning June 15, Airmen in some special duty assignments will receive adjustments in special duty assignment pay, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. Based on recommendations following a routine biennial review of the program, Pentagon officials have modified the program to ensure Air … [Read more...]