November 10, 2015, by Michelle - In the United States, women have long been part of war. In fact, as early as the Revolutionary War, women were accepted into the military. However, their roles would be auxiliary and they were required to be in disguise as they work alongside their male counterparts. But as weaponries and techniques of warfare evolved in the late 20th … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Honoring Our Veterans
November 9, 2015 - In the hills and grassy flats of Arlington National Cemetery, Coast Guard flags and national ensigns flutter gently in the breeze at the graves of fallen shipmates. Coast Guard men and women, their families, friends and former members placed the flags Saturday, during the Flags Across America event, an annual observance where volunteers come out to honor the … [Read more...]
Alaska National Guard Saves Two After Plane Crashes at Snowy Airstrip
November 9, 2015 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued two people Saturday after their plane crashed at a remote airstrip southeast of Skwentna, Alaska. According to the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, the two individuals were attempting to land at a remote airstrip near Eight … [Read more...]
Black Socks Now Authorized for PT Uniform
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 9, 2015) -- Soldiers are now authorized to wear either black or white socks with their Army physical fitness uniform. Effective immediately, black socks can be worn with either the gray-black PT uniform or the new gold and black uniform. Like white socks, the black socks must be plain with no logos. The socks can be calf-length or … [Read more...]
Marines, Coast Guard Rehearse Search, Rescue Procedures
November 6, 2015 - BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Elements from Marine Aircraft Group 31 coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard for a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Charleston Nov. 3. The exercise simulated the water rescue of two Marine pilots from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The Marines and Coast Guard work together on similar operations during real world crises so … [Read more...]