May 17, 2011 By Jonathan Pierce, PS Magazine REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Army News Service) -- The Army's master mechanic is still in uniform even though his tour of duty began during World War II. Master Sgt. Half-Mast McCanick, an illustrated comic book character and archetype Army professional mechanic, first answered Soldiers' questions in Army Motors magazine during World … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Release E-7 Promotion List
5/19/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The master sergeant promotion list is now available on the Air Force Personnel Center's website and Air Force personnel services website under "Active Duty: MSgt Promotion Release." Airmen can also access their Weighted Airman Promotion System score notices at the same time on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight … [Read more...]
Marines Give Victory to Army Rivals in Wheelchair Basketball
5/18/2011 By Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes , Headquarters Marine Corps COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Marines fell to the Army in the first round of the wheelchair basketball games at the 2011 Warrior Games May 17. The intense 40-minute game ended in a 24-17 victory by the All-Army team, stunning last year's champions. However, the Marines said they’re very confident in … [Read more...]
President Gives Commencement Speech at Coast Guard Academy
12:17 P.M. EDT Office of the Press Secretary THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Distinguished guests, Governor Malloy and Congressman Courtney, families, friends, and most of all -- well, let's try it this way. Cadets, what class is this? CADETS: Class of 2011! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: I just wanted to make sure. … [Read more...]
Operation Shear Love: Troops Donate Long Locks to Children
May 18, 2011 By Sgt. Joseph A. Vine, USF-I PAO AMP VICTORY, Iraq, May 18, 2011 -- Troops on Victory Base Complex participated in Operation Shear Love, in which they donated their hair to Locks of Love, May 8, 2011. Locks of Love is a not-for-profit organization that provides hair pieces to children with medical hair loss. This is the first Locks of Love donation drive that … [Read more...]