BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2015) -- On May 9, 2015, during a combat patrol around Bagram Airfield, or BAF, Pfc. Matthew Aiken's vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, or lED. As the vehicle's gunner, Aiken's upper torso and head were directly exposed to the detonation. At BAF's Craig Hospital, it was determined that he received a concussion because of … [Read more...]
In The Zone: A Crew’s Determination ‘Over the Horizon’ Part 2
August 10, 2015 - The operations center of the National Security Cutter, NSC, with all its moving parts, is awe-inspiring. This dedicated area aboard the cutter is just one of many features that distinguishes the newest white-hull from the legacy fleet. There are systems to monitor everything: charts, computer monitors and giant screens light up the dark icy cold space. … [Read more...]
CLC-36 Improves Service Members’ Combat Readiness
August 10, 2015 - COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, Japan -- Combat Logistics Company 36 Marines and augments returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 4, from Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. Throughout the monthlong exercise, service members participated in various live-fire exercises including: … [Read more...]
Working Dog Competition Tests Skills, Builds Camaraderie
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Aug. 10, 2015) -- Military and police working dog teams went nose to nose while competing in the 2015 Hawaiian Islands Working Dog Skills Challenge, hosted by the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, July 27-31. Over 25 working dog teams competed and represented the best from the Army, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter James Enters the Fleet
August 10, 2015 - Coast Guard Cutter James, a 418-ft National Security Cutter, entered into active service on August 8, 2015 at U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston. The cutter will be homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. The commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard’s newest cutter featured Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft who spoke to the crowd of over 1,000 members of the … [Read more...]