JULY 6, 2018, Colorado Springs, CO - Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tanesha Fierro, an aviation resource manager assigned to the Air Force Reserve’s 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, spends one night a week at the Norris Penrose Events facility here volunteering with an equine therapy program designed to help veterans and active-duty service members overcome their post-traumatic … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Deployment Prep: Stay Ready To Go
JULY 5, 2018, Schriever Air Force Base, CO - It’s a phone call Airmen know can come at any minute, but few are expecting: “Hello, this is your unit deployment manager. We just got a short notice deployment tasking for you, and you leave in 10 days.” While not the norm, phone calls like this aren’t uncommon and UDMs at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, are reminding Airmen … [Read more...]
From The NFL To The National Guard
JULY 5, 2018, Oklahoma City, OK - Each year, thousands of young recruits prepare to ship-out for Basic Combat Training (BCT). In the early hours of June 29, among a small group of fresh-faced recruits, Spc. Rodney Rideaux’s tall, broad stature and seasoned gray hair stood out. “I knew that there was a possibility that I would not be able to join but I decided to go ahead … [Read more...]
A Symbol Of Independence On Independence Day
JULY 4, 2018, Meriden, CT - On June 10th, dozens of people gathered in Meriden, Conn. to watch the retirement of faded and worn American flags during the American Legion, Post 45 Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony. Many of these flags had been displayed in honor of deceased service members several years ago, while some of these flags had flown one last time in a C-130H … [Read more...]
Independence Day – 242nd Anniversary of America’s Independence
JULY 4, 2018 - Independence Day is a celebration of the birth of United States of America and honors the U.S. Army's commitment to defend the nation since 1775. This is a day to honor the Continental Congress' adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which signified the forming of a sovereign and independent country without the colonial rule. July 4, 2018 marks the 242nd … [Read more...]