October 17, 2012 By Cpl. Daniel Wetzel | Headquarters Marine Corps EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The engines roared overhead as an F-35B fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane. The F-35, which features three variants to be … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
2012 Best Warrior Competition begins at Fort Lee
October 17, 2012 By Terrance Bell, IMCOM FORT LEE, Va. -- Twenty-four of the Army's finest warriors converged here Sunday to engage in a fast-paced and intense battle against themselves and each other as participants of the premier Soldier skills competition. The event, officially called the Department of the Army Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Best Warrior … [Read more...]
Sailor Receives ‘Military Citizen of the Year’ Award
The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce honored a Sailor as the Military Citizen of the Year during a luncheon held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Oct. 13. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown stationed on board PCU Arlington (LPD 24) was chosen as this year's honoree for his dedication and organization of volunteer work for the United Service Organizations … [Read more...]
Newest F-35 Fighter Much More Than Just ‘Stealthy Plane’
Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Wetzel Defense Media Activity 10/16/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The engines roared overhead as an F-35A fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane. The F-35, which features three variants … [Read more...]
Importance of Video Calling in Deployment and How Families Connect in the Digital Age
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PoxpvoggJLQ One of the most challenging hardships for the men and women in the armed forces is being separated from family for extended periods of time. Beyond the obvious struggle to keep the family strong during long absences, active duty will take place with complete disregard for family struggles and life benchmarks; you can be deployed even … [Read more...]