PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Dec. 11, 2012 – North American Aerospace Defense Command officials acknowledged today that U.S. missile warning systems detected and tracked the launch of a North Korean missile at 7:49 p.m. EST. The missile was tracked on a southerly azimuth, officials said. Initial indications are that the first stage fell into the Yellow Sea. The second … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early For Some Military Families
By Lance Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson The Exceptional Family Member Program held their holiday event where more than 30 families enjoyed an evening filled with holiday treats, activities, crafts and a special visit from jolly old Saint Nicholas at the Lincoln Military Housing Family Center Party Room on Friday. EFMP is for Marines with families members with exceptional needs. … [Read more...]
Three New Squadrons Being Developed By Air Force Recruiting Organization
by Annette Crawford Air Force Recruiting Service 12/12/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Three new squadrons are being created as a result of an Air Force reorganization service that will focus on recruiting heath professionals to create a more appropriate focus on the HP mission. The newly activated squadrons are: 360th Recruiting Group: The 318th … [Read more...]
USO Sets Up DRASH Hospitality Suite For 2012 Military Bowl Game
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 27, 2012, thousands of sports fans, service members and their families will enter into the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (RFK) Stadium in Washington D.C for the 2012 Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman. Game day goers will watch the Bowling Green Falcons take on the San Jose State Spartans and those fans who cannot attend will be able … [Read more...]
DOD Announces Recruiting, Retention Numbers for 2013
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 – Defense Department officials announced today that all four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals in the first month of fiscal 2013. Here are the active-duty services’ accessions for October: -- Army: 5,080 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of … [Read more...]