AUGUST 18, 2016, RIO DE JANEIRO - After finishing eighth in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the 2016 Olympic Games, Sgt. Hillary Bor praised the U.S. Army for renewing his running career. "I want to thank the Army," said Bor, 26, a native of Eldoret, Kenya and a graduate of Iowa State University who is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. "It's … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Discussing the History of Social Change in the Modern US Navy
AUGUST 18, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) hosted a lecture on "Social Change in the Modern U.S. Navy," at the National Museum of the United States Navy Aug. 17 as part of the "Needs and Opportunities in the Modern History of the United States Navy" lecture series. The lecture featured Edward J. Marolda, Ph.D., an adjunct professor at … [Read more...]
Life Aboard a Coast Guard Icebreaker
AUGUST 18, 2016, by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenny Cook - At 420 feet long and 82 feet wide, the Coast Guard Cutter Healy is the Coast Guard’s largest cutter. Onboard you’ll find an impressive galley, large medical facility, science lounge, ship’s store, a library, and crews’ lounges, which all prove handy for a group who will be underway continuously for 65 days. Morale events … [Read more...]
Moody Airman’s Innovation ‘Triggers’ Air Force-Level Change
AUGUST 18, 2016, MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) - One maintenance Airman's innovation was created with attention to detail paired with problem solving skills to remove unnecessary and costly stages of maintenance that will save the Air Force money, resources and manpower. Senior Airman Jacob Del Tedesco, a 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental … [Read more...]
Louisiana Guard Continues Response and Postures for Future Missions
AUGUST 18, 2016, BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana National Guard continues to conduct response and postures, recovery missions, and preposition vehicles and assets in potentially affected areas, as directed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, since operations began, Aug. 12. “With the changing conditions, we are continuously adapting to the needs on the ground,” said Maj. Gen. Glenn … [Read more...]