By Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Lamberth 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, May 24, 2012 – Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 reached a turning point in their lives before deploying to Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Jason Constable, a watch officer and combat engineer, and Sgt. Jose Guadarramapedraza, an administration specialist, are now … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Message to Airmen and Their Families
5/24/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) - On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor over 20,000 soldiers of the Civil War. Today, Memorial Day serves as an opportunity to pause and remember the sacrifices of more than one million Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have given their lives to … [Read more...]
Soldiers Run Home for PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury
BOSTON, Mass. (May 22, 2012) -- It was a beautiful Sunday morning in May as fans eagerly crowded into Fenway Park adorned with team shirts, supportive signs and the air was abuzz with excitement. But, fans were not there to cheer on the Red Sox that morning. Instead, they were supporting runners and walkers as they crossed Fenway Park's famous home plate. About a dozen active … [Read more...]
Obama Congratulates Newest U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 23, 2012 – President Barack Obama addressed the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduating class of 2012 today, reminding them of the Air Force’s critical role and congratulating them as they prepare to build on a new era of American leadership. “It's great to be back … [Read more...]
1,600 Museums Around America Give Free Admission to Military Families for the Summer
May 22, 2012 White House First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched Joining Forces last year as a way to recognize, honor and support our troops and their families - and earlier today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, I had the wonderful privilege of participating in an announcement that does just that. Today Blue Star Families and the National … [Read more...]