November 30, 2015 - KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The chief of the National Guard Bureau and his senior enlisted advisor agreed there was nowhere they would rather be on Thanksgiving Day than here, serving turkey and fixings to service members. "Before we came here, one of my sons said, 'You won't be with your family on Thanksgiving'," Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Warrior Codes Differentiate Soldiers from Murderers, Expert Says
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (Army News Service, Nov. 30, 2015) -- The warrior code has differentiated Soldiers in armies throughout history from wanton murderers like those of the Islamic State, al Qaeda and terrorists involved in the recent Paris attacks, Dr. Shannon French said. French, author of the book, "The Code of the Warrior," spoke at the chief of staff of the … [Read more...]
Work Visits Middle East, East Africa to Thank Troops for Their Service
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2015 — Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work is on a three-day trip to the Middle East and East Africa that includes stops in Djibouti and Qatar to visit U.S. service members during the Thanksgiving holiday and thank them for their service, Defense Department spokesperson Navy Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hillson said in a statement released today. On Nov. 26, … [Read more...]
10 Retirement Planning Tips for Military Retirees
Transitioning from your life in the military, especially after you’ve served almost half your life, is indeed quite difficult. Retirement means sufficient savings and in today’s difficult economy this requires plenty of planning done in advance. Here are some tips for military veterans on how to plan for retirement: 1. Determine Post-Retirement Financial … [Read more...]
Field that Forges Marine Officers Turns 75
November 25, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- Marines celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Officer Candidate School during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. OCS has a long and illustrious history of forging Marine officers to command and lead. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills … [Read more...]