By Lt. Col. Robert Carver North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs 7/3/2012 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AFNS) -- Four Airmen died and two others were seriously injured when a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 Hercules crashed July 1 while fighting a woodland fire in southwestern South Dakota. Dead are Lt. Col. Paul K. Mikeal, 42, of Mooresville, N.C.; Maj. … [Read more...]
One Cleveland Citizen Provides Lunch to More Than 50 Marines
6/29/2012 By Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Apiah, Marine Forces Reserve CLEVELAND – After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States began its greatest mobilization of troops the nation had ever seen. Trains began delivering multitudes of servicemembers across the country to various military bases. Feeding the men and women en route became a logistical nightmare … [Read more...]
New Grants Connect Veterans, Families to Local Transportation
July 2, 2012 From a Department of Transportation News Release WASHINGTON, July 2, 2012 – Veterans and their families will have better access to local bus, vanpool and other transportation options with $29 million in grants, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today. During a conference call with reporters, LaHood said the grants will fund 64 projects in 33 … [Read more...]
Guard, Reserve Leaders Discuss Budget Cut Issues (Video)
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 5/24/2012 - WASHINGTON - The military's reserve components remain ready and capable despite budget cuts and their transition from a strategic to operational force, senior National Guard and Reserve officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee here May 23. As the drawdown continues in Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
Join Fort Jackson in Celebrating Annual Fourth of July Ceremony
June 28, 2012 By Fort Jackon Leader FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Fort Jackson's annual celebration of America's independence is scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Hilton Field. This year's ceremony features a cannon salute to each state and territory of the United States, music by the 282nd Army Band, and a 30-minute fireworks display. Attendees are asked to deactivate car alarms … [Read more...]