Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 8/15/2012 - YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea (AFNS) -- When Tech. Sgts. Gena and Barry Armstrong received orders to Korea, their marriage had gone through some rough patches and they had all but decided divorce seemed like a good idea. The couple had dealt with numerous deployments and temporary duties away from … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
First Female Four-Star General Retires From Army
August 15, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON) -- The first woman to ever serve as a four-star general in both the Army and the U.S. armed forces, Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody retired today after nearly 38 years in uniform. "Ann is a leader who lived our Army values, who always led from the front, who dedicated herself to the profession of arms," said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. … [Read more...]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day
Research indicates early intervention after a traumatic event can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s why the more we know about PTSD, the more effective we can be as social workers to help people overcome and cope with this mental health condition. Today, June 27, is PTSD Awareness Day, which was established last year by the Senate to raise … [Read more...]
New Rank, New Uniforms
August 15, 2012 Electronics Technician First Class Petty Officer Sean McKenzie, Nuclear Power Training Unit and chief petty officer selectee, tries on a Navy service dress white uniform, commonly referred to as choker whites August 14, 2012, at the uniform shop at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C., while Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Marvin McDonald, NPTU, … [Read more...]
Helicopter Company Raids Urban Combat Facility
August 15, 2012 By Cpl. Jonathan Wright, Headquarters Marine Corps COMBAT TOWN, Japan — "Enemy in sight." These words were passed down to the platoon commander, crouching in the tree line alongside dozens of Marines. Only one word came in response: "Engage." This was the prelude to Company G's assault on a notional town held by enemy forces. The Marines of Battalion … [Read more...]