JUNE 7, 2019 - Veterans who were exposed to radiation in the military between 1945 and 1992 are eligible to apply for the newly created Atomic Veterans Service Certificate signed by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan. Application for the certificate is open to retired and former service members, or next of kin in cases of deceased veterans, Defense Department … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Preparing Spouses for Deployment
JUNE 6, 2019 - As military families prepare for their Airmen to deploy, the spouse may take care of themselves last. Fortunately, there are many programs available for families preparing for deployment. “When the service member is deployed, it requires the spouse the step up and assume more responsibility,” said Glenn Garcia, 90th Medical Group Intervention Specialist. “We … [Read more...]
GIs Remember D-Day, 75 Years Later
JUNE 6, 2019 - As the sun rose on Utah Beach June 6, 1944, the explosions were deafening. "There was all kinds of fire coming down on us," said then-Cpl. Herman Zeitchik, who served with the 42nd Field Artillery Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. He was hunkered down in a landing craft with about 30 other Soldiers. When the ramp went down, the first few to step off ended … [Read more...]
NDW Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
JUNE 6, 2019 - Naval District Washington (NDW) celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 4. Sailors and Marines gathered alongside surviving veterans of the battle to commemorate the events in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John … [Read more...]
Security Forces Academy Graduates Become More Lethal, Ready
JUNE 5, 2019 - Recognizing the pace of change is accelerating, the Security Forces Academy here has taken full advantage of an opportunity to help field tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter by adding innovative technology into its apprentice course to help produce more lethal and ready Airmen. Arguably the most critical skills a Defender must possess – how and when to … [Read more...]