By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Courtnye Wynn, a defensive tackle from Norfolk, Va., is one of a hundred elite high school athletes that competed in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, however, he has special ties to the game being raised by a Marine couple. When retired Marine Shannon Messick first met Courtnye Wynn, he was a six-foot-five, lanky teenager from a … [Read more...]
Maintain A Plan For Your Family’s Care
January 9, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Perez In support of mission readiness and worldwide deployability in the new year, Navy officials remind Sailors of the importance of maintaining a current Family Care Plan. "A Family Care Plan benefits Sailors by allowing them to have instructions in place to take care of family members who are unable to care … [Read more...]
U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the U.S. remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews. In an interview with Bob Schieffer that aired Jan. 8 on the CBS news program "Face the Nation," Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs … [Read more...]
600,000 Jobs Now Open to Veterans
January 6, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- The large number of veterans coming out of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are a good resource for American businesses looking for great employees, said an Army Reserve general. About 20 million veterans now reside in the United States, said Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, chief of staff, U.S. Army Reserve Command. The … [Read more...]
The NCAA Ramps Up Efforts to Support Military Families
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has proudly joined First Lady Michelle Obama to recognize, honor and support service members and their families through a new campaign at each of its 89 championships. A Joining Forces public service announcement (PSA) featuring the First Lady and NCAA President Mark Emmert will air for the first time on … [Read more...]