October 18, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs SAN ANTONIO -- "The Kenyan Connection" of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program is set to defend the International Cup in the 28th running of the Army Ten-Miler, Sunday, at the Pentagon. Spc. Augustus Maiyo, Spc. Joseph Chirlee and Spc. Robert Cheseret, along with World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, teammate Spc. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Behind the Red Line: Vital OR Staff Supports 12 Specialties
October 18, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Members working in the operation room at the Mike O' Callaghan Federal Hospital strive to provide the best medical support to military members and their families, and authorized DOD and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries. From preparation to the end of … [Read more...]
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3 Detainees Skip Court as 9/11 Hearing Continues
October 17, 2012 By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT MEADE, Md., – Three of the five defendants charged with planning and conducting the 9/11 terrorist attacks took advantage of yesterday’s military court ruling and sat out of their pretrial hearing today as the judge granted them broad latitude regarding what they can wear when they do choose to … [Read more...]
Army Offers Early Retirement Opportunity for Soldiers
October 16, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2012) -- Soldiers with at least 15 but less than 20 years of service may be eligible for early retirement. According to Army Directive 281/2012, titled "Temporary Early Retirement Authority," or TERA, officers and warrant officers who have twice failed selection for promotion to the next grade and … [Read more...]