May 9, 2012 Tim Massad, Holly Petraeus Our military families make many sacrifices for our nation, and not just when a servicemember goes into combat. Military families also face challenges when a servicemember receives orders for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to another base, and the family has to decide whether to go along or live apart. Unfortunately, for many … [Read more...]
Soldier Earns Degree 20 Years Later While Serving in Afghanistan
By Army Sgt. Marc Loi 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012 - It had all the makings of the typical college graduation, but a few things were different. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moon had earned the right to give a speech as an honor graduate, but when he began to thank the people who made his graduation possible, a fighter jet … [Read more...]
10 Air Force Teams Compete For Top Dog Honors
Senior Airman Scott Saldukas 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 5/5/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The U.S. Air Force selected 10 of its best military working dog handler teams to compete in the 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog K-9 Trials here May 3-5. The Air Force makes up 10 of the 43 teams for the first DoD competition to be held in … [Read more...]
Mother Reflects on Greatness of Mother’s Day
May 7, 2012 Story by Spc. Jessica Zullig CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Sgt. Sande Hooks is a mother. She's also a human resources noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard and has been deployed twice. She realizes the meaning of the day set aside for … [Read more...]
USCG Spouse Appreciation Month is Here
May 7, 2012 by the Human Resources Directorate Since 1984, the United States Coast Guard has set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses. Commanding officers and officers-in-charge are encouraged to honor military spouses during the month of May in appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, proclamations or a simple "thank you." This year, … [Read more...]