SEMBACH, Germany, September 18, 2015 — September 1 marked the 76th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland, which led Britain and France to declare war against Germany, setting off World War II. During the period from 1939 to 1945, approximately 400,000 U.S. service members lost their lives. Many of those troops were brought home to be buried in the United States, … [Read more...]
US and Republic of Korea Celebrate Alliance During Incheon Landing Commemoration
INCHEON, Republic of Korea (NNS) - September 17, 2015 -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea alliance took center stage as more than 3,000 guests joined both the U.S. and ROK Navy and Marine Corps forces in the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Incheon Amphibious Landing Operation Sept. 15. The landing, codenamed Operation Chromite, occurred Sept. 15, 1950, when General … [Read more...]
Enlisted Airmen: A Legacy of Professionals
WASHINGTON (AFNS) September 17, 2015 -- Professionalism was the common thread when the Air Force’s senior enlisted leader talked about the Airmen of yesterday, today and tomorrow during the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16 in Washington D.C. “I want to talk to you about the legacy of more than seven million … [Read more...]
Marines Maintain Combat Mindset
Kaneohe Bay - September 17, 2015 -- Beneath the scorching Hawaiian sun, camouflaged in utilities, a flak jacket and kevlar, Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted training at Training Area Boondocker aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2015, to keep the Marine’s combat mindset sharp and intact. The Marines put their minds … [Read more...]
Anchor Up! New Chiefs Pinned at US Navy Memorial
Sept. 17, 2015 - WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivered remarks to family, friends and chief petty officers as 44 new chief petty officers were pinned at an official pinning ceremony held at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. "Today you joined the Chiefs Mess," said Greenert. "It is the foundation of our warfighting and … [Read more...]