BOSTON - January 12, 2016 - Gov. Charlie Baker awarded the Soldier's Medal to Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Curtis, Massachusetts Army National Guard, on Monday for his actions at the 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon. After two sequential blasts occurred about 100 meters apart at the race finish line, Curtis rushed toward the area despite the risk that more explosions were … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Sessions Aim to Improve Legislation for Air Force Missions
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- January 12, 2016 -- A day after the Air Force flew a B-52 Stratofortress over South Korea in the wake of their northern neighbor’s nuclear bomb test, Air Force officers discussed the service’s nuclear capabilities with policymakers Jan. 11. The hour-long discussion, part of an ongoing series, touched on North Korea’s Jan. 6 test and why the Air Force … [Read more...]
Squad Attacks: MEU Marines Take on Jungle, Mud During Live-Fire Training
CAMP SCHWAB, Japan - January 12, 2016 - A squad of Marines lines up on the road, the red-hued mud staining their uniforms a stark contrast against their woodland utilities. The rain the night before was merciless, the ground and their uniforms remain wet despite the sun’s efforts. A look at the Marines is enough to tell they’re eager to commence their mission - their eyes are … [Read more...]
AMC Leverages Army Reserve to Save Time, Money
BELLE CHASSE, La. (Jan. 12, 2016) -- The Army's highest-ranking logistics leader visited the largest mission command headquarters in the Army Reserve here. Gen. Dennis L. Via, Army Materiel Command, or AMC, commander, visited the 377th Theater Support Command, or TSC, Jan. 9, a visit he said was long overdue. "Whatever mission our Army has in the future, we cannot do it … [Read more...]
Army Emergency Relief Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Jan. 12, 2016) -- Army Emergency Relief, or AER, has announced the opening of its scholarship application period. Applications will be accepted until May 1. AER supports both the Spouse Scholarship Program, as well as the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children. Scholarship specifics and applications are available on AER's website. … [Read more...]