WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 15, 2015) -- An American Soldier who was born in France, lived in Spain, and later moved to the United States with his family where he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001, will receive the nation's highest military award for his actions in Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2012. Capt. Florent A. Groberg, now medically retired, will receive the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Army National Guard Soldier Places Second in All-Army Best Warrior Competition
WASHINGTON - October 14, 2015 – The Army announced the winners of the all-Army Best Warrior Competition at a luncheon held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Oct. 12. Taking home second prize for the Soldier category was the Army National Guard’s top Soldier, Spc. Cruser Barnes, from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Troop A, 1st Squadron, 299th … [Read more...]
2 Airmen Die in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - October 14, 2015 -- Two Airmen died Oct. 11 when a British Puma Mk2 helicopter crashed in Kabul, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The Airmen were Maj. Phyllis Pelky and Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse. Pelky, 45, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, served most recently as the aide-de-damp to the U.S. Air Force Academy … [Read more...]
CNO, MCPON Visit Pearl Harbor on Navy’s Birthday
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) - October 14, 2015 -- PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam today on his first overseas tour as CNO, engaging with Sailors and leadership and celebrating the Navy's 240th birthday. During his visit, Richardson discussed current naval affairs, policies and the Navy's ongoing … [Read more...]
A ‘Cush’ Landing
SOUTHWEST ASIA - October 14, 2015 -- Marines are known for their ability to stay calm under pressure and approach problems with a keen understanding of the dangers around them. For everything that could go wrong, no matter how unlikely, there is a plan in place that Marines are ready to execute at a moment’s notice. The Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task … [Read more...]