BELGRADE, Serbia (Aug. 13, 2015) -- As the father of an autistic adult son, Jovica Vukmirovic understands how to care for children with disabilities. Employed by the non-governmental organization, Cherish Our Children International, Vukmirovic has been working with disabled youth for more than seven years in Sopot, a municipality of Belgrade. He and his wife visit those in … [Read more...]
Keeping the Buff Young: Nondestructive Inspection
August 13, 2015 - BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) -- Like a radiologist who can see fractures without using a scalpel, there are Airmen who can find deficiencies in the B-52 Stratofortress’s bones to proactively ensure the aircraft’s structural integrity. Experts from nondestructive inspection, a shop within the 2nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight, … [Read more...]
1/8 Marines Get Back to Basics in Mortar Techniques
August 13, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina -- Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment began a 10-day-long mortar course under the direction of the Division Combat Skills Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2015. The course began with classroom instruction over the M224 60 mm Mortar Lightweight Company Mortar System … [Read more...]
Leaders Strive to Keep Soldiers Safe from Heat Injuries
FORT BENNING, Ga., (Aug. 13, 2015) -- Heat is one of the highest risks any Soldier will face here on Fort Benning, said Jill Carlson, safety director for the Maneuver Center of Excellence. "You have to understand, here at Fort Benning, we have heat casualties in every month of the year," Carlson said. The frequency of heat casualties has to do with the experience of the … [Read more...]
New York National Guard Officer Turns Weight-Lifting Hobby into Competitive Sports
August 13, 2015 - WEBSTER, N.Y. - What started as a hobby to kill time while deployed at Guantanamo Bay in 2011 and 2012 has become a record-breaking event for New York Army National Guard Capt. Jeremy Hillyard. Hillyard, a battle-staff officer in the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters, based in Syracuse, took five prizes in the Aug. 8-9 Revolution Power Lifting … [Read more...]