WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 10, 2015) -- Army Emergency Relief, or AER, has just made it easier for junior Soldiers to request interest-free loans and grants. Effective Sept. 9, many junior Soldiers will be able to apply for emergency financial assistance without involving their chain of command. The new policy pertains to privates through corporals and specialists, … [Read more...]
Musicians Bring Healing to Wounded Warriors
FORT MEYER, Va. (Sept. 9, 2015) -- Volunteers from the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" are using their musical skills to help their fellow service members cope with mental and physical challenges. Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton and Staff Sgt. Christy Klenke began a music therapy-informed outreach program that has been visiting wounded warriors on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and … [Read more...]
Aircraft Communications Maintainers Make RPA Missions Possible
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) - September 9, 2015 -- Either in a wire-entangled room laden with the sounds of humming computer drives, or a crowded air-conditioned ground control station that is dimly lit by the glow of computer screens, the Airmen of the 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron work hard attending to one of the many antennas strung throughout … [Read more...]
Corpsmen Face Uphill Battle
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - September 9, 2015 -- The sun has yet to peak its head above the tall hillsides surrounding Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., but the students of the Field Medical Service Technician Course are poised and ready. In a few moments, the class will kick off its 6-mile hike around the winding hills. Their packs weigh 60 pounds and … [Read more...]
Future Leaders: Sydney Johnson
September 9, 2015 -- Perched on the mast high above the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, Sydney Johnson looked out in awe as shooting stars zipped through the night sky. “It was just amazing,” the Suffolk, Virginia-native recalled about his first experience at sea. “I just looked up and I could see all the stars in the sky.” Johnson was … [Read more...]