SEPTEMBER 13, 2018, Peterson Air Force Base, CO - Two NORAD F-22 “Raptor” fighter jets positively identified and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers at approximately 10 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The Russian Bombers intercepted west of mainland Alaska were accompanied by two Russian Su-35 “Flanker” fighter jets. The Russian aircraft remained in international … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Army Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. During this celebration, the Army commemorates and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation, society, and culture. The theme for the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month is One Endless Voice to Enhance Our Traditions. The observance begins September 15 … [Read more...]
VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES
Veterans of the United States Uniformed Services may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. COMPENSATIONDo you have disabilities resulting from a disease or injury related to your … [Read more...]
Vice President, DoD Leaders Honor Pentagon’s 9/11 Sacrifices
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 - The terrorists who attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, sought not just to take the lives of U.S. citizens and crumble buildings; they hoped to break America’s spirit, Vice President Mike Pence said at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial observance here today. They failed, he said. “The American people showed on that day and every day since, we will not … [Read more...]
We Will Never Forget 9/11
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, Shaw Air Force Base, SC - Thousands of Americans stood helpless as they watched the streets of New York City fill with smoke and turn to chaos. Planes crashed into the twin towers, the pentagon and in Stony Creek Township, Pa. and 9/11 quickly became one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Although many of today’s Airmen were not in the … [Read more...]