October 15, 2012 After moving through streams of water and the silent night, the two groups of warriors were prepared to move on to their objective. The amphibious, mechanized rifle company of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element conducted a raid with the Timor-Leste Defense Force, as part of Exercise Crocodilo 2012, Oct. 13. Crocodilo12 serves as … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Let the 2012 Best Warrior Competition Begin
October 15, 2012 By Terrance Bell, IMCOM FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 15, 2012) -- 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 … [Read more...]
Happy 237th Birthday to Our Navy
10/10/2012 I send greetings to all those celebrating the 237th birthday of the United States Navy. America's growth from a string of 13 colonies to a beacon of freedom and democracy would not have been possible without the generations of patriots who stepped forward to defend our Nation and the principles for which we stand. The members of the United States Navy are part of … [Read more...]
Commanders in Chief of the United States
Commanders in Chief of the United States Order Name Term 1st President George Washington 1789-97 2nd President John Adams … [Read more...]
Organizations Partner to Host Veterans Weekend Celebration, Nov. 7-11
Scheduled events include Vets for Vets Biker Rally, Louisiana Veterans Honor Parade and more Several veterans’ support organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area have announced plans to host a special weekend honoring military veterans, Nov. 7-11, 2012. The weekend will include a variety of public events, all of which will be free to attend for veterans and their … [Read more...]