October 24, 2012 By Sgt. Priscilla Sneden | Headquarters Marine Corps ARLINGTON, Va. -- More than 500 service members and supporters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington for a mile-long candlelight march to the Women In Military Service For America Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery Oct. 20. This marked the memorial’s 15-year commemoration. The Women in … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Women Veterans Celebrate 15th Anniversary of WIMSA
October 22, 2012 By J.D. Leipold Hundreds of active-duty women and veterans turned out Saturday at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the legacy of more than 2.5 million sisters who have served in the nation's military. Former WACs, WAVEs, WMs, WAFs and SPARS shared with their active-duty counterparts in the contributions women have made to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Honor and Dedication as the Marine Corps Celebrates 237th Birthday
November 1, 2012 Before the United States was born, there was a Marine Corps. For the last 236 years Marines have fought tirelessly to preserve the freedom of the United States and the traditions of the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps commemorates 237 years of service as well as the sacrifice and dedication of countless Marines that those years represent. The cutting of … [Read more...]
Army Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP)
October 23, 2012 What is DHAP? The U.S. Army Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP) is an Army-wide program that seeks to improve the physical and emotional strength and readiness of Soldiers and Army Civilians – before, during and after deployment. DHAP allows you take proactive steps in protecting your health and well-being, as well as ensuring readiness. There … [Read more...]
2012 NCO, Soldier of Year Named
October 23, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Senna was named the Army's 2012 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Spc. Saral Shrestha was named the Army's 2012 Soldier of the Year during an award ceremony here, Oct. 22. The two Soldiers received their awards at the Association of the United States Army's Sergeant Major of … [Read more...]