WASHINGTON (AFNS) - September 16, 2015 -- In a conference room filled with international air forces, three Airmen led a discussion on solutions to meeting global air needs in a time of austerity during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept. 15. Heidi Grant, the Air Force International Affairs deputy under secretary; Gen. Frank … [Read more...]
Partnership in Action: U.S. Marines, Senegales Military Sharpen Infantry Skills
TOUBACOUTA, Senegal - September 16, 2015-- U.S. Marines and Senegalese military members spent a week sharpening their infantry skills in Toubacouta, Senegal, Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2015. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa worked with their Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando counterparts on everything from the planning process to … [Read more...]
Dempsey Visits U.S. Troops in Estonia
September 16, 2015 - ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The highest-ranking U.S. military officer today took part in his final official overseas troop event while visiting with U.S. rotational forces in Estonia. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff greeted soldiers and U.S. personnel during a visit to the headquarters of the Estonian 1st Brigade in Tapa, about 60 miles … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Marathon Founder Honored with Building Dedication
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Sept. 15, 2015 -- Family and friends of retired Col. James Loftus Fowler gathered for the dedication of the Marine Corps Marathon building to Fowler, the founder of the marathon, at Marine Corps Base Quantico , Sept. 14, 2015. The Marine Corps Marathon building was built between 2003-2005 at Marine Corps Base Quantico. In 2005, Fowler cut … [Read more...]
Sky Soldiers Lead Outreach Project at Bulgarian School
NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria (Sept. 15, 2015) -- Soldiers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade, and the Bulgarian Civil-Military Cooperation Team came together to help lay a new pathway for a Bulgarian school. The renovation to Mokren Elementary School's walkway not only helps enhance the perception of U.S. forces, but also the United … [Read more...]