By Rachel Arroyo Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs 6/18/2012 - HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) -- Senior Airman Mark Forester had an American flag wrapped around his chest plate inside his body armor when he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper's fire Sept. 29, 2010. This simple act is a testament to how Forester lived his life, a life respected by all who … [Read more...]
90-Year-Old WWII Vietnam Veteran Prepares for His First Army Ball
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Melvin Bryant, a 90 year old Vietnam Vet who spent 30 years in the Army and fought in two wars finally gets the chance to attend his first Army Ball. "I was always busy overseas somewhere, either coming home or leaving," said Bryant, a veteran of both World War II and Vietnam. "For 30 years, I never had a chance to go." An Alabama native, Bryant has … [Read more...]
For 40 Years, Fallen Soldier’s Sister Connects Cities to Army Units
June 16, 2012 By Rob McIlvaine WASHINGTON -- As founder and president of the "America Supporting Americans," or ASA, program, one woman continues the struggle of connecting Soldiers with towns and communities in large cities from the San Francisco Bay area to Kentucky, to New York and down south. For her work, Linda Patterson was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service … [Read more...]
Army Celebrates Birthday Week Honoring Soldier Services
June 12, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez The Army birthday week is about recognizing more than two centuries of Soldiers defending freedom, and about saying thank you to those Americans that have ceaselessly supported them in the effort. The Army celebrates its 237th birthday, June 14. The birthday week, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh said during a reception in advance of a … [Read more...]
Army Marksmanship Unit Shooter Snags last Olympic Spot
June 12, 2012 By Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO FORT BENNING, Ga.-- A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier locked down the final spot on the U.S. Olympic shooting team June 11, with a dominating performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Pool International Range Complex. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker won the Men's Three-Position Rifle match, securing his fourth trip to the … [Read more...]