By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service 10/7/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- With the fall semester busily under way at colleges and universities across the United States, some of the most prestigious among them are charting a new course with the return of ROTC programs to their campuses. ROTCs are making a comeback at Ivy League schools after being banned from many of them … [Read more...]
October 7th Marked 10th Anniversary of War In Afghanistan
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2011 – President Barack Obama marked the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan today by honoring those who have served there and noting their efforts toward bringing the war to a responsible end from a position of strength. Operation Enduring Freedom, launched in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, … [Read more...]
‘Military 24/7’ App Extends to iPhone & iPod
October 7, 2011 Atlanta – On the heels of the release of the ‘Military 24/7’ App for iPad, Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) has launched the free application for iPhone and iPod users. Now, the latest U.S. Military news stories, images and video obtained exclusively from the frontlines can be accessed by millions of Apple consumers. ‘Military 24/7’ takes … [Read more...]
Special Halloween Series: A Ghost haunts 3rd AF Bldg
10/7/2011 by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Imagine you're sitting at a desk in an empty building. It's late at night and the only sound resonating in the old structure is the strokes of the keyboard and music playing in the background. All of a sudden the door downstairs slams shut and the thumping sounds of … [Read more...]
Exchange Scares up Chance at $3,000 in Winnings in Halloween Contest
10/5/2011 by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, ten $100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place. The … [Read more...]