May 14, 2015 President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor WASHINGTON, DC – On June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I. Sergeant William Shemin will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions while serving as a member of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
President Nominates Forces Command Chief to Lead Army
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 14, 2015) - Gen. Mark Milley, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the new chief of staff of the Army. The announcement came during a press briefing at the Pentagon by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, May 13. If later confirmed to the position by the U.S. Senate, Milley will serve as the … [Read more...]
May Marks AAPI Heritage Month
MAY 14, 2015, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. - This May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country. The theme for this year’s AAPI Heritage Month is ‘Many Cultures, One Voice: … [Read more...]
Dailey Tells U.S. Army Pacific ‘Every Soldier is a Billboard’
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (May 14, 2015) - In his first visit to the Pacific since his appointment, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey addressed U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers during a town hall meeting here, May 11. During the 90-minute town hall meeting, Dailey discussed the Army chief of staff's priorities, outlined his initiatives, and took questions from an audience of … [Read more...]
Nomination for Next Chief of Naval Operations Announced
MAY 14, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced today during a Pentagon press briefing that he has recommended Adm. John M. Richardson as the next Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). A career submarine officer, Richardson is currently director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. If confirmed, Richardson will replace Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert who has … [Read more...]