By Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 8/29/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Family, friends, senior leaders and pilots gathered Aug. 24 to honor a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress pilot during an award ceremony at Randolph's famed Taj Mahal where he was award the Distinguished Flying Cross medal. Second Lt. Samuel … [Read more...]
AF Chief of Staff Issues Safety Message Over Labor Day Weekend
8/27/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel: As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your dedicated service and hard work every day of … [Read more...]
Festus-Native Earns a Navy, Marine Corps Commendation Medal
8/27/2012 By Cpl. Jeremy Ware , Marine Barracks 8th & I WASHINGTON -- A native of Festus, Mo., was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Aug. 27. Sgt. Bobby Kling, 26, enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 2005 and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He has served as a … [Read more...]
Army-Wide Suicide “Stand Down,” Scheduled for Sept. 27
August 28, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III ordered an Army-wide suicide "stand down," scheduled for Sept. 27, as a way to empower leadership to prevent further loss of life due to suicide. The stand down is meant to familiarize all members of the Army family with the health promotion, risk … [Read more...]
National Guard Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 8/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- National Guard Coordination Center officials are stepping up efforts to prepare for the possibility that Tropical Storm Isaac, now in the Caribbean, could strengthen and affect the U.S mainland. "Though no states have yet sought assistance, we're planning on a Gulf strike at Category 1 (hurricane) … [Read more...]