MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- January 28, 2016 -- Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) recognized the top Navy recruiters of 2015 during the Recruiters of the Year (ROY) ceremony held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Attendees of the event included Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran, Commander, Navy … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Winning Design Concept for National WWI Memorial
WASHINGTON (AFNS),January 27, 2016 - The United States World War One Centennial Commission announced Jan. 26 the winning design concept for a national WWII memorial for what was known at the time as “The Great War.” The incredible service and sacrifice of those who served in World War I a century ago finally will be honored in a memorial in the nation's capital, said Edwin … [Read more...]
Marine, Chattanooga Shooting Victim Recieves Purple Heart Medal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - January 27, 2016 - A Marine Corps recruiter was awarded the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jan. 26, 2016. Sergeant DeMonte R. Cheeley was presented the medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and Eastern Recruiting Region, for injuries he sustained … [Read more...]
Milley Assesses ‘Aggressive’ Russia, Others, as Challenges for US, Ally Security
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 27, 2016) - Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley has always said readiness is his No. 1 priority. The Army has a legal and moral obligation, he said, to be prepared. During a presentation Jan. 21 here, the general laid out some ideas of what he believes the Army must be ready for - some examples of why readiness is important. Chief … [Read more...]
Face of Defense: Air Force Couple Balance Military, Personal Lives
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, January 27, 2016 - Despite sharing a stressful career for more than 10 years, one that included numerous moves from base to base, combat deployments and long and erratic working hours, one Air Force family has found a balance between the military and their personal lives. Joining the Air Force, commissioning, becoming a pilot, progressing to … [Read more...]