October 2, 2012 // By Cpl. Christofer P. Baines Endurance is an important aspect for the Marine warrior athlete to consider. It is the side of physical training that prepares a Marine for everything that’s needed of him, from carrying a pack and rifle, to moving equipment and ordnance around the battlefield. For the Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness … [Read more...]
Military Stands Ready to Help African Partners
By Nick Simeone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 – The Defense Department continues to assess the security needs of its African partners, some of which face a growing terrorist presence, but is not planning for unilateral military intervention, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. In a conference call with reporters yesterday, Johnnie … [Read more...]
Electronic Payments Required for TRICARE Reserve and Retired Reserve Monthly Premiums
10/2/2012 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or … [Read more...]
Afghan Commander Discusses Insider Attack on the CBS program “60 Minutes”
In an interview on the CBS program “60 Minutes” last night, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said he takes his mission personally and is angered by insider attacks by Afghan security forces and militants wearing Afghan uniforms. “I'm mad as hell about them, to be honest with you,” Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of … [Read more...]
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selects First 2013 Players
September 28, 2012 By Army Marketing and Research Group ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The first two 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players accepted their jerseys Sept. 25, from U.S. Army Recruiting Command's commanding general and deputy commanding general. USAREC CG Maj. Gen. David Mann gave the good news to Lake Highlands High School (Dallas) offensive lineman Kent Perkins while … [Read more...]