OCTOBER 8, 2018, Arlington, VA - The temperature was perfect, and the crowds were energized for the 34th Annual Army Ten Miler, Oct. 7, 2018. The 35,000 registered racers were full of excitement as the Presidential Salute Battery cannons jolted the runners to their start. This annual race sees runners from all over the U.S. and internationally and focuses on overall total … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
U.S. Could Help Pacific Allies Build Capabilities
OCTOBER 5, 2018 - The United States can help Pacific island nations with security needs, Navy Undersecretary Thomas B. Modly told the Defense Writers Group here today. Modly just finished a trip through the island nations of Oceania. The trip involved stops in Kiribati and its capital on the island of Tarawa. He also visited Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, the Federated … [Read more...]
By Living on Afghan Base, Army Advisors Aim to Better Enable Partners
OCTOBER 5, 2018, Camp Maiwand, Afghanistan - As dust swirled endlessly in the hot air and stuck to every piece of gear, a small group of U.S. Army advisors began to resettle into a no-frills compound at the heart of an Afghan National Army base. Within feet from the Afghan's tactical operations center, the Soldiers from 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade's 3rd Squadron … [Read more...]
Overseas and Military Voters Should Vote Now
OCTOBER 4, 2018, Alexandria, VA - For U.S. voters living abroad or deployed with the military, receiving and sending back an official ballot can be a challenge to successfully voting absentee. In fact, a recent study conducted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) showed that the voting rate among overseas citizens in 2016 would have been over five times higher if … [Read more...]
Military OneSource: Connecting You To Your Best MilLife
OCTOBER 4, 2018 - Military life is not easy. Most American families face challenges and stress from typical life events -- employment and work issues, paying the bills, finding quality child care, and dealing with relationships -- just to name a few. Military families, however, face additional trials unique to their voluntary service to the nation, such as frequent moves, … [Read more...]