August 7, 2012 The last time Americans were drafted to go to war was the Vietnam War (1961-1975). Since then, the military has successfully sustained an all volunteer force. However, the former US commander in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal, recently pushed for a reinstatement of the draft to ease the strain of the current volunteers force constant rotation of deployment. … [Read more...]
AF Plays Role in NASA’s Successful land of the Rover “Curiosity” on Mars
By Philip Lorenz III Arnold Engineering Development Complex Public Affairs 8/6/2012 - ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. (AFNS) -- News broke of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) "Curiosity" rover's successful landing on the "Red Planet" Aug. 6. "Last night, after eight months of high-speed flight, while you slept, NASA successfully landed the rover Curiosity on Mars," Arnold … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding And Military Moms
August 6, 2012 by JTOZER Naval Hospital Jacksonville celebrates Aug. 1- 7 as well as showcases their World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund Baby Friendly Certification. Breastfeeding benefits babies and moms and is considered by many to be a miracle food with advantages that cannot be duplicated. In multiple studies, breastfeeding has been shown to … [Read more...]
Kelsey Finishes Fourth in Olympic Fencing
August 6, 2012 By Gary Sheftick LONDON (Army News Service) – Air Force Reserve Capt. Seth Kelsey finished one touch away from a medal Aug. 1 in Olympic épeé individual fencing at the ExCel Centre here. Kelsey lost his semifinal bout in sudden-death overtime, 6-5, to the fencer who went on to win the gold medal, Venezuela’s Ruben Limardo Gascon. Then he … [Read more...]
Navy Exceeds ‘Feds Feed Families’ Goal
August 4, 2012 By Chief (Select) Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Monique K. Hilley WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy commands have donated 402,315 pounds as of week eight of the campaign to the 2012 Feds Feed Families drive, topping the Navy's goal of 396,000 pounds for the entire three month campaign. Navy personnel have taken an incredible initiative so far with ensuring … [Read more...]