Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, invited senior members of the Marine Corps and members of the media to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for a demonstration and first-hand opportunity to feel the effects of the U.S. Dod, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate's Active Denial System March 9, 2012. The Active Denial System is an advanced non-lethal technology … [Read more...]
Congress Hears Army Needs More BRAC
March 9, 2012 By Gary Sheftick, Army News Service, J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON -- The Army needs two more rounds of base realignment and closure, known as BRAC, to align its infrastructure with a downsizing force, the assistant secretary responsible for installations told lawmakers this week. "The Army does support the DOD request for BRAC authority for 2013 and 2015," said … [Read more...]
Marine Provides Security While Keeping Morale High
By Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Watson 1st Marine Logistics Group CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012 – Every service member deployed to Afghanistan has a story to tell. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew J. Kirby seemingly cannot stop grinning long enough to tell his. Despite the hardships faced while deployed to a combat zone, Kirby always has a smile on his face and is usually … [Read more...]
DOD Site Seeking Military Spouse Bloggers
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 – Officials are seeking established military spouse bloggers to feature on the Defense Department’s Military OneSource Blog Brigade. Officials are hoping spouses will share their knowledge and experiences about everything from military life and deployment to education and careers. “Military spouse … [Read more...]
Obama Commemorates One Year Anniversary of 3/11 Disasters in Japan
As we mark one year since the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan, Michelle and I join all Americans in honoring the memory of the 19,000 victims lost or missing. We continue to be inspired by the Japanese people, who faced unimaginable loss with extraordinary fortitude. Their resilience and determination to rebuild stronger than before is an … [Read more...]