USS PHILIPPINE SEA, At Sea, December 9, 2013 (NNS) - Boot camp can humble anyone. The college graduate and the high school slacker get treated just the same. Each new arrival wears the same clothes and has the same name, recruit. While most would say this training process is necessary, few would call it fun. It is designed to build confidence, resolve and instill the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Hagel Brings Holiday Wishes and Listening Ear to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, December 09, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spent a full day today with two sets of people he seldom sees in Washington: deployed U.S. troops and Afghan military leaders. Hagel left Afghanistan’s capital this morning and flew south -- first to NATO International Security Assistance Force’s Regional Command Southwest, which includes … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Economize Your PCS
December 09, 2013 - When you receive your PCS notice you’ll feel overwhelmed, and for good reason. One of the greatest causes of stress for military families is the expense of moving from base to base. As you know, many families often end up spending at least $1000 of their own money on top of government reimbursements. Since moving companies rarely offer coupons or … [Read more...]
Hagel Addresses Iran, Pay, Women in Combat
MANAMA, Bahrain, December 6, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ended his talk with troops here today as he usually does, offering to answer questions or listen to any advice they can offer. The service members and civilian mariners aboard the USS Ponce Hagel spoke with today didn’t offer advice, but they did ask about Iran, women in combat, and pay and … [Read more...]
National Guard Units in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas Activated for Winter Storm
ARLINGTON, Va. (December 6, 2013) - In response to a major winter storm, National Guard units in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas are on duty as of Friday morning. The storm is expected to drop up to eight inches of snow and ice in affected areas. In Oklahoma, where Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency in all 77 counties, 214 members of the Army National Guard are on … [Read more...]