WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 14, 2015) -- The Army "exists for a single purpose and none other: to fight and win wars in defense of the United States of America. That's it. Fighting and winning wars is our raison d'être," Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley said. Milley was keynote speaker at the Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon, hosted by the Association of … [Read more...]
North Carolina National Guard Helping South Carolina Guard Assist in Flood Aftermath
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. - October 13, 2015 – As historic flooding levels continue to plague the residents of South Carolina, more than 2,541 National Guard assets are working around the clock to aid residents and local agencies. Among them are more than 500 Soldiers and Airmen from North Carolina, who arrived over the holiday weekend. “This mobilization is unique to … [Read more...]
Chief of Naval Personnel Visits the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) - October 13, 2015 -- This week, the Navy's Chief of Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, is visiting Sailors assigned to Naples and Sigonella, Italy, in the Navy's U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. During his trip, Moran and Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, are meeting with Sailors assigned to commands at Naval Support Activity Naples, the U.S. 6th Fleet's … [Read more...]
WWII Ski Trooper Recalls Service
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Oct. 13, 2015) -- An 18-year-old son of Keene Valley, New York, upon being drafted into World War II service in 1943, Charles W. Smith decided to do something different - something new for that time. His decision to apply to be an Army ski trooper and his service in Italy would change his life and forever change the Army. Smith, who was a private first … [Read more...]
Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams from North and South Carolina Pitch in on Flood Rescues
October 9, 2015 - McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. - South and North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams participated in emergency operation efforts during an Oct. 8 statewide flood response. The two teams have been activated for state duty to support state and county emergency management agencies and local first responders as historic flooding impacts South … [Read more...]