The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce honored a Sailor as the Military Citizen of the Year during a luncheon held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Oct. 13. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown stationed on board PCU Arlington (LPD 24) was chosen as this year's honoree for his dedication and organization of volunteer work for the United Service Organizations … [Read more...]
Newest F-35 Fighter Much More Than Just ‘Stealthy Plane’
Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Wetzel Defense Media Activity 10/16/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The engines roared overhead as an F-35A fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane. The F-35, which features three variants … [Read more...]
Importance of Video Calling in Deployment and How Families Connect in the Digital Age
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PoxpvoggJLQ One of the most challenging hardships for the men and women in the armed forces is being separated from family for extended periods of time. Beyond the obvious struggle to keep the family strong during long absences, active duty will take place with complete disregard for family struggles and life benchmarks; you can be deployed even … [Read more...]
DOD Helps Military Families Maintain Financial Readiness
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2012 – As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense Department is reaching out to ensure that there are no contingencies back home to distract them from the mission, namely their personal finances. Barbara Thompson, director of DOD’s Office of Family … [Read more...]
Marines Participates in Exercise Crocodilo12
October 15, 2012 After moving through streams of water and the silent night, the two groups of warriors were prepared to move on to their objective. The amphibious, mechanized rifle company of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element conducted a raid with the Timor-Leste Defense Force, as part of Exercise Crocodilo 2012, Oct. 13. Crocodilo12 serves as … [Read more...]