WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 22, 2015) -- President Barack Obama announced his intent Friday to nominate seven individuals to key administration posts, included among those is Eric K. Fanning, who will be nominated for the position of Army secretary. Fanning currently serves as the acting undersecretary of the Army and as chief management officer for the Army. He was … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Ceremony Recognizes POWs, MIAs
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California (AFNS) - Sept. 21, 2015 -- On the Air Force's 68th anniversary, more than 100 Airmen attended a National POW/MIA Recognition Day event to hear a Soldier's story of sacrifice and endurance. "I was beat, starved and humiliated," said Army Sgt. 1st Class Obie Wickersham, 90, sporting a full head of white hair and wearing a maroon and gold … [Read more...]
Richardson Relieves Greenert as CNO
Sept. 21, 2015 - WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Adm. John Richardson relieved Adm. Jonathan Greenert as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in a ceremony, Sept. 18, at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Richardson became the 31st CNO, the Navy's most senior officer and, as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a principle advisor to the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the … [Read more...]
WWII Parachute Unit Helped Pave Way for Integration
HERNDON, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Paying homage to the first African-American Army parachutists, Army Materiel Command's Commander Gen. Dennis Via said they paved the way for integration. Via was the keynote speaker during the 555th Parachute Infantry Association's 36th annual reunion, Sept. 12. The association celebrates the legacy of the Army's first all-black parachute … [Read more...]
19th Air Force Marathon Kicks Off
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Sept. 21, 2015 -- Thousands of runners and spectators from across the country and around the world met on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for the 19th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 19. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, the Air Force Materiel Command commander, welcomed … [Read more...]