CARLISLE, Pa. (Army News Service, Sept. 1, 2015) -- Army War College, or USAWC, students began research, Aug. 27, on the future size and force mix of all Army components - one of five research projects that faculty-student teams will produce with Army research funding. On Feb. 1, the students will publish recommendations on the force structure, based on current and anticipated … [Read more...]
Airman Author Brings Fictional, Real Heroes to Life
BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - August 31, 2015 -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) In stories, the hero is often called upon to accomplish a great task, to take on the weight of a burden they did not anticipate, even though they know that hardships may plague … [Read more...]
Army Hosts First Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Camp
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. (Army News Service, Aug. 31, 2015) -- Sixteen service members - half of whom were Soldiers - reported to the military's first training camp for women's rugby, Aug. 23. Armed Forces Sports has been working for about a decade to set up a female rugby program, said Steven Dinote, who directs the sports program for the Department of Defense. "It's been a … [Read more...]
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Visits Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON, California- August 31, 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter, visited Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 27 to observe amphibious landings and meet with senior military leaders and servicemembers. Carter’s visit started with an amphibious raid that targeted a small compound, roughly 500 feet off-shore. Amphibious assault vehicles carrying … [Read more...]
Tuskegee Airman Takes Final Flight at Academy
August 31, 2015 -- Franklin Macon's first flight took place as a child in Colorado Springs, Colorado, when he jumped off a chicken coop while holding on to fake wings. Despite the unexpected lack of success he experienced, he knew he wanted to be a pilot. In 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps after the creation of the Tuskegee program allowed African-Americans to fill military … [Read more...]