September 28, 2012 Since 2001, the Combat Center has provided comprehensive and collaborative training for combat operations in the Middle East. Training exercises have evolved from the Combined Arms Exercise to what is known today as Enhanced Mojave Viper. As the demands of war have evolved, so has training. The Corps is taking a new step in training evolutions and … [Read more...]
One Soldier’s Story on Battling Suicidal Thoughts
September 28, 2012 By Ben Sherman, Fort Sill Cannoneer FORT SILL, Okla. - For Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Ferguson, the Army's been his life since he went through basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill when he was 19 years old. He went on to airborne school at Fort Bragg, and eventually became part of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry. That unit was … [Read more...]
DoD/POW Identifies Airman missing from WWII
9/28/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Samuel E. Lunday, of Marianna, Fla., will be buried Sept. 28 at Arlington … [Read more...]
Nellis AFB Helps Make-A-Wish Come True
Senior Airman Daniel Hughes 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs 9/27/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- The Make-A-Wish Foundation, an international non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, reached out to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to make Kalevrosoglou's dream come true. There are many people who wish for the … [Read more...]
Navy Provides Subsistence Assistance for Qualifying Families
September 28, 2012 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn (NNS) -- Low-income service members with dependents may benefit from the Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) Program, according to a Navy message released Sept. 24. FSSA is an additional food allowance some military families may qualify for based on a member's household size and … [Read more...]