SEPTEMBER 17, 2014, WASHINGTON - To most Marines this man is a legend. To other Americans he would just be another veteran sporting tightly cropped white hair and a face worn from years of combat. When he speaks listeners hear sincerity, confidence and blunt wisdom. He is a legend among those new and old to the Corps - He is retired Marine Gen. James Mattis. During the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Two Vietnam War Soldiers receive Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 16, 2014) - Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat were each awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in Vietnam. President Barack Obama presented the medals during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Adkins was present to receive his medal and Sloat received his posthumously. Dr. Bill Sloat, … [Read more...]
State of Air Force Reserve Discussed at AFA
September 16, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Senior Department of Defense and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association’s 2014 Air and Space conference and technology exposition Sept. 15 to discuss the future of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. More than 5,000 U.S. and allied-nation Airmen, corporate and media representatives attended the annual event to … [Read more...]
NAVSUP Announces 2014 Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines
September 16, 2014, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 deliveries of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released Sept. 15. For mail addressed to/from: APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 * Priority Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 17 * First-Class and Priority … [Read more...]
DRAGON Program to Improve Aging E-3
September 16, 2014, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) - The Air Force and NATO are undergoing a cooperative development effort, known as the DRAGON program, to upgrade the cockpits of their E-3 Sentry (AWACS) aircraft. DRAGON, which stands for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation, is finding that aging AWACS … [Read more...]