ARLINGTON, Va. - August 27, 2015- - Spc. Aleksander R. Skarlatos, one of three American friends who subdued a heavily armed gunman on a Paris-bound train, will be awarded the Soldiers Medal - the United States Army's highest award for acts of heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy - senior Army leaders announced today. Skarlatos, a member of the Oregon Army … [Read more...]
Carter Praises New Transcom Commander’s Experience, Commitment
WASHINGTON, August 27, 2015 — As Air Force Gen. Darren McDew took U.S. Transportation Command’s reins during an assumption-of-command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter noted the general’s credentials for his new post. Carter said McDew’s teachers recognized his potential, and that later, when leaders named … [Read more...]
Lieutenant General Frank Petersen Dies at 83
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - August 27, 2015 -- Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (ret.) the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and the first African-American Marine Corps officer to be promoted to brigadier general, died Aug. 25, 2015. “[He was] a pioneer and role model in many ways, a stellar leader, Marine officer and aviator.” said Gen. John M. Paxton, … [Read more...]
Oshkosh Wins Contract to Manufacture Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 27, 2015) -- Oshkosh Defense was awarded a $6.7 billion contract, Aug. 25, for production of the joint light tactical vehicle, or JLTV. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Army Contracting Command in Warren, Michigan, is the contracting activity. Oshkosh was selected over Lockheed Martin and AM General, the latter, which produced … [Read more...]
Guardsman Brings Diverse Background to Bagram’s Mission
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - August 27, 2015 -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) It isn’t every day you come across someone who has been a Soldier, Sailor and Airman, but then again, Tech. Sgt. Russell McLamb isn’t your everyday service … [Read more...]