October 15, 2012 By Terrance Bell, IMCOM FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 15, 2012) -- Twenty-four of the Army's finest warriors converged here Sunday to engage in a fast-paced and intense battle against themselves and each other as participants of the premier Soldier skills competition. The event, officially called the Department of the Army Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the … [Read more...]
Happy 237th Birthday to Our Navy
10/10/2012 I send greetings to all those celebrating the 237th birthday of the United States Navy. America's growth from a string of 13 colonies to a beacon of freedom and democracy would not have been possible without the generations of patriots who stepped forward to defend our Nation and the principles for which we stand. The members of the United States Navy are part of … [Read more...]
Organizations Partner to Host Veterans Weekend Celebration, Nov. 7-11
Scheduled events include Vets for Vets Biker Rally, Louisiana Veterans Honor Parade and more Several veterans’ support organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area have announced plans to host a special weekend honoring military veterans, Nov. 7-11, 2012. The weekend will include a variety of public events, all of which will be free to attend for veterans and their … [Read more...]
Commissaries Offer New Innovations, Conveniences
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2012 – The new commissary rewards card now offered at all 247 military commissaries worldwide offers a glimpse into what the Defense Commissary Agency is working to provide its customers: the same selection, conveniences and quality as the most popular commercial grocery store chains, but even better … [Read more...]
Army Honors Widow Who Has Helped Grieving Families Find Hope
October 12, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS After losing her husband in 1992, Bonnie Carroll channeled her grief into a support organization that provides hope and comfort to the surviving families of service members. "She has changed the lives of thousands of survivors and provided unequaled services for those loved ones left behind," reads an excerpt from the Outstanding … [Read more...]