ROSWELL, N.M. (Dec. 30, 2015) -- One of the missions currently being performed by members of the New Mexico National Guard is the transportation of Roswell, New Mexico, citizens in need of dialysis treatments. A blizzard blanketed much of the state, Dec. 26-27, and deposited inches - to feet of snow - amid gusting winds in the eastern portion of the state causing massive … [Read more...]
Marines Stationed Throughout Japan Participate in Markmanship Match
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan - December 29, 2015 - Marines stationed throughout Japan participated in the Far East Division Marksmanship Match Dec. 7 through Dec. 18 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of the competition is to enhance marksmanship skills and combat readiness by using incentives such as medals and advancement opportunities. According to Gunnery … [Read more...]
Fort Greely Army Medical Home Opens
FORT GREELY, ALASKA (DEC. 28, 2015) -- Fort Greely residents celebrated the official opening of the Fort Greely Army Medical Home during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a standing room only crowd, Dec. 15. The more than 12,000-square-foot clinic opens as a primary care facility offering Family medicine to Fort Greely active-duty Soldiers, their Family members, retired … [Read more...]
Virgin Island and Florida Civil Support Teams Train in Interoperability
December 28, 2015 - ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands - Unknown chemicals were released at various points around the territory; many residents in the communities are affected. Strike/Survey teams from the 23rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST), Virgin Islands National Guard, along with the 48th CST out of Florida and an FBI support team have been activated to … [Read more...]
Bagram Honors Fallen Airmen
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - December 28, 2015 - Service members from Bagram Airfield came together Dec. 23 to honor the memories of six Airmen killed in an improvised explosive device attack two days earlier. “Today’s the day I remember and honor the sacrifices our fellow Airmen made for us, our country and our freedoms,” said Special Agent Heather Garver, a member … [Read more...]