American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 21, 2012 – July 20th's mass shooting in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., has claimed the lives of two U.S. service members, according to military officials. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John Larimer, 27, of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress died from injuries sustained in the incident, officials … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Victims in Colorado Shooting Tragedy Identified
7/22/2012 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- An Air Force Reservist was killed and another was wounded during the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., theater July 20. Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, 29, was among the 12 fatalities and another Air Force Reservist was among 58 wounded during a midnight shooting rampage at the Century 16 multiplex, about 10 miles from downtown … [Read more...]
Marine Advisor Builds Relations with Afghans
7/20/2012 By Sgt. Michele Watson , 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD) CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan — In 2001, a surge of applicants lined up at the doors of recruiting offices, eager for a chance to defend the nation’s honor after the terrorist attacks on our nation. For Staff Sergeant Harry Petit-Homme, his choice to join the Marine Corps had already been … [Read more...]
Women Soldiers to Test Female-Specific Body Armor
July 20, 2012 By JD Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Today, both male and female Soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter in the torso with more customized adjustments specific to the female form. Until that happens, the 14 percent of … [Read more...]
Florida Sheriffs Give ‘Fallen Heroes’ Last Ride Home
July 20, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz 6th Mobility Wing Public Affairs MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office, in Florida, in partnership with members of MacDill Air Force Base, conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18. Over the years, service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for … [Read more...]