By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Military families now have greater access to programs designed to assist them with a spectrum of family support matters, a senior Pentagon official said here today. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, told the Pentagon Channel and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Discounted Meals Provided to Soldiers This Thanksgiving Holiday
November 15, 2012 By Sara E. Martin, Army Flier Staff Writer FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Thanksgiving is right around the corner and events are planned throughout the holiday to help Fort Rucker Families and single Soldiers enjoy the holidays. The three main events are the Thanksgiving meal service at the dining facility, the Black Friday sale at the post exchange and the Landing's … [Read more...]
Marine Donates Bone Marrow to Save a Strangers Life
November 15, 2012 By Pfc. Kasey Peacock CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan -- In the midst of recruit training, Pvt. Enrique Gallardo was given a form to sign in January of 2010 — a form that would be very significant in the Marine's future. By checking a box on this form, Gallardo elected to be a potential bone marrow donor, setting events into motion that would possibly … [Read more...]
Army Releases Its October Suicide Statistics
November 16, 2012 By ARNEWS WASHINGTON -- Suicides in the Army continue to remain high. In October, there were 20 potential suicides of active-duty Soldiers, meaning that some have been confirmed and others remain under investigation. The number for potential or confirmed suicides in September was 15. So far this year, there have been 166 potential or confirmed active-duty … [Read more...]
Life-Saving Humanitarian Drops Pose Potential Threat to Civilians
By Roger Drinnon Air Mobility Command Public Affairs 11/14/2012 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- The last thing on an Airmen's mind when delivering humanitarian supplies to needed civilians is the possible danger that can occur while parachuting in life-saving supplies by airdrop. "With a typical humanitarian airdrop bundle of food and water, you're looking at a lot of … [Read more...]