By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2011 – President Barack Obama today draped the pale blue ribbon suspending the Medal of Honor around the neck of Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer, the first living Marine to receive the award for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. "It's been said that where there is a brave man, in the thickest of the fight, … [Read more...]
Army Announces Top 10 Greatest Inventions of 2010
September 12, 2011 By David McNally, RDECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., Sept. 12, 2011 -- Army officials announced the winners of its greatest inventions competition Aug. 23. Earlier this summer a panel of combat veteran Soldiers reviewed and voted for the most innovative advances in Army technology. "The contributions made by these teams promise to improve the well being … [Read more...]
Gates Delivers Inspiring Leadership Speech to 2011 Naval Academy
Like the old EF Hutton ads, when Secretary Gates spoke, the Naval Academy's class of 2011 and all of the assembled family, friends and faculty members listened closely. After all, this audience knows something about leadership, sacrifice and service to one's country as well. Still, Gates' speech offered extraordinary perspective from a lifetime of service to his country … [Read more...]
Naval Academy Excels in College Rankings
Sept. 12, 2011 From U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The U.S. Naval Academy has been ranked among the top schools in the country by the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2012." The Naval Academy was ranked No. 14 overall for "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" nationwide, No. 1 in the nation in public schools, and No. 1 in the nation among high … [Read more...]
Security Clearance: What to Expect During the Process
If you are planning on applying or have applied for a Government, Military related job, or any job requiring you to have access to restricted information, you will have more than likely had to go through a security clearance. A security clearance is technically a license issued by the head of a department, division or agency of the federal government. The type of security … [Read more...]