PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - September 10, 2015 -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) In the Air Force, fitness isn't just a stepping stone to success, it’s a requirement. While each Airman has their own idea of how to stay fit to fight, 1st Lt. Roman Tillman … [Read more...]
Marines, Phoenix Residents Officially Begin Marine Week
PHOENIX - September 10, 2015 - The Marine Corps came together to officially start Marine Week Phoenix during an opening ceremony conducted at Civic Space Park, Sept. 9, 2015. The Marines began the ceremony with a performance conducted by Marine Band San Diego followed by a presentation of the colors by a mounted color guard. “This week we salute all our Marines, young … [Read more...]
Dailey Hosts Town Hall in Wiesbaden, Germany
WIESBADEN, Germany (Sept. 10, 2015) -- Having the courage to stand up in front of hundreds of your peers, leaders and subordinates is no easy feat, especially when speaking with the current sergeant major of the Army, but that is exactly what U.S. Army Europe Soldiers are doing here today. Sgt. Maj. of the Army, or SMA, Daniel A. Dailey met with approximately 250 service … [Read more...]
Chief of Naval Personnel Discusses Sailors’ Concerns During Visit to US 5th Fleet
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) - September 10, 2015 -- The Navy's top personnel officer is visiting Sailors this week assigned to Bahrain as well as those units deployed to the Navy's U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Middle East. "This visit is important for me to hear what's on Sailors' minds and listen to their concerns," said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran. … [Read more...]
MASS-1 Trains Through Rain for Weapons Familiarization
Sept. 10, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 reloaded their weapons and identified targets down range through veils of smoke and rain during a machine gun and shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27. It wasn’t the fog of war- but it was a valuable experience for the more than 100 … [Read more...]