By Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Orrell National Guard Bureau WASHINGTON (5/23/11) - About 40,000 National Guard members working with active duty service members and federal and state emergency personnel completed National Level Exercise 11 on Friday, signaling the successful execution of the largest interagency exercise ever, Guard officials said. The exercise, based around the … [Read more...]
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges offers Discounts to Military Personnel and their family members. The Princess lodges and hotels are custom build and are located near some of the top attractions across Alaska for breathtaking views, scenery and recreations. Military Personnel will receive 10% off of the best available rates at any of the five lodges by booking through … [Read more...]
Army Takes Gold In Wheelchair Basketball Championship
May 25, 2011 By Jacqueline M. Hames COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Army beat out the Marines, 44-19, and took home the gold, after fierce competition at the championship wheelchair basketball game, May 20, at the 2011 Warrior Games. Enthusiastic fans from both sides packed the bleachers at Sports Center I, Olympic Training Center, here. They held up signs, honked horns and … [Read more...]
U.S-UK Team Up to Support Our Armed Forces and Their Families
May 25, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Defense is a cornerstone of the UK-U.S. relationship. Since World War II, seven decades ago, British and American Service personnel have operated side-by-side in conflicts around the world. From the Korean and the Cold Wars to the Gulf and Iraq Wars, our alliance has evolved and strengthened. British personnel … [Read more...]
Air Force Doctor Gets Appearance on Oprah Show
By Linda Frost 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, May 24, 2011 - Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Van Adamson said he never imagined that he’d appear on Oprah Winfrey’s television talk show -- but he has. In her second-to-last episode today, talk show host Winfrey highlighted her charity efforts over the years. Adamson appeared along with about 300 other … [Read more...]