MAY 11, 2018, Falls Church, VA - Nurses have been caring for American service members on and off the battlefield since the Revolutionary War. Through the generations, the number of women and men serving as military nurses has continued to grow. The contribution, sacrifice and bravery of these military and civilian medical professionals are recognized during National Nurses … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Coast Guard Cadets Redesign Helicopter Rescue Basket
MAY 11, 2018, New London, CT - Coast Guard Academy cadets studying mechanical engineering here have been prototyping a new and improved rescue basket, which could revolutionize the way the Coast Guard conducts search and rescue missions with MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters. First class cadets Christian Breviario, Riely Brande, Benjamin Crutchfield, Nolan Richerson and Spencer … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 11, 2018
MAY 11, 2018 - The U.S. Army celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 11 to recognize Army spouses for their strength, loyalty and commitment to Soldiers and today's Army. President Ronald Reagan issued the first Military Spouse Day proclamation on May 23, 1984. The proclamation recognizes the profound importance of a military spouse's commitment to the readiness … [Read more...]
PBS’ 2018 National Memorial Day Concert
MAY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. – On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 29th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 … [Read more...]
National Defense Strategy to Restore Competitive Edge, Mattis Tells Senate
MAY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. - In the 15 months since Defense Secretary James N. Mattis assumed office, the Defense Department has made steady progress, he told the Senate Appropriations committee panel on defense on Capitol Hill yesterday. The secretary was joined by Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a hearing on DOD's portion of … [Read more...]