BELLE CHASSE, La. (Jan. 12, 2016) -- The Army's highest-ranking logistics leader visited the largest mission command headquarters in the Army Reserve here. Gen. Dennis L. Via, Army Materiel Command, or AMC, commander, visited the 377th Theater Support Command, or TSC, Jan. 9, a visit he said was long overdue. "Whatever mission our Army has in the future, we cannot do it … [Read more...]
Army Emergency Relief Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Jan. 12, 2016) -- Army Emergency Relief, or AER, has announced the opening of its scholarship application period. Applications will be accepted until May 1. AER supports both the Spouse Scholarship Program, as well as the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children. Scholarship specifics and applications are available on AER's website. … [Read more...]
US Conducts B-52 Bomber Overflight in South Korea After Nuke Test
WASHINGTON (AFNS) - January 11, 2016 - A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to a recent nuclear test by North Korea, according to a U.S. Pacific Command news release issued Jan. 9. The B-52 was joined by South Korean F-15 fighter aircraft and U.S. F-16 Fighting … [Read more...]
Division Combat Kills Center Begins Pre-Scout Sniper Course
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - January 11, 2016 - The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center began to train tomorrow’s Marines of the scout sniper community with the Pre-Scout Sniper Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 6. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines for the Scout Sniper Basic Course, and instructs them in skills such as … [Read more...]
Airman Balances Cycling with Air Guard Mission
PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ore. (AFNS) - January 8, 2016 - (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) With endurance cycling, nearly every part of the sport is tough; from the demands of distance and the quality of the competitors, to the changing natural elements on any … [Read more...]