DECEMBER 2, 2016, WASHINGTON, By Sean Kimmons - Former and current military members, including an Ohio National Guard member, stood guard outside of at least one classroom Monday to protect fellow students after the campus went into a lockdown when a Somali-born student went on an Ohio State rampage during a car-and-knife attack. Nearly 100 graduate students, including 10 … [Read more...]
CFAC Recognized for Top Good Neighbor Community Service Outreach Program
DECEMBER 2, 201,6 CHINHAE, Korea (NNS) - Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) is the small, overseas command 2016 Navy Project Good Neighbor Community Service Flag Award winner. This announcement, made through naval message Nov. 23, marks the fourth consecutive year for CFAC to be recognized for their year-round volunteer-supported programs and special outreach … [Read more...]
Women Are Capable Soldiers and Athletes
December 2, 2016, by David McCauley - The U.S. military has segregated men and women for decades, but last year Defense Secretary Carter announced that all combat roles are now open to women. It’s a controversial topic whether women are capable soldiers and athletes or not. The U.S. military has maintained that men alone are allowed to fight on the front lines for much of its … [Read more...]
How Income Diversification Will Help in Achieving a Stable Financial Life Post Military Retirement
December 2, 2016, by Rachael Everly - Military service is great and one of the great advantages that accrue from it is that you get retirement benefits that include pension but even though it is great, you, like most other people in different professions, should know and understand the power of investing in the future. There are no disadvantages or discomforts attached to it … [Read more...]
Army Digital Photography Contest Calls for Submissions
December 1, 2016, Fort Sam Houston, Tex. - Army Installation Management Command is hosting its annual Army Digital Photography Contest to showcase the creative and artistic talents of the military community. The contest, which is run by IMCOM's G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate, is open to active-duty military members and MWR-authorized patrons, … [Read more...]