NOVEMBER 10, 2016, FORT HOOD, Texas - A handcrafted quilt lays over the backrest of retired Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady's couch, a tribute to his heroic feats during the Vietnam War. Sewn on the 60-by-60 inch white quilt are eight vibrant red stars and eight matching majestic blue stars, centered and aligned in a symmetrical pattern. Encased in each of the 16 stars are a … [Read more...]
Surface Warfare Officers School Recognizes Top Civilians for FY16
NOVEMBER 10, 2016, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) recognized top civilian staff members for fiscal year 2016 at an awards ceremony Oct. 24. SWOS Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Robertson expressed his appreciation for the outstanding efforts put forth during the year by all of the high-performing candidates. "When I took command of SWOS in … [Read more...]
“Darkhorse” Trains for Future During Integrated Training Exercise
NOVEMBER 10, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, are putting their own spin on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center’s Integrated Training Exercise. The 28-day exercise is currently the longest-lasting training evolution that occurs at the … [Read more...]
Prepping for a Big Navy Family Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 10, 2016, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - The Navy family Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and the Navy is stocking up on the ingredients to make this year's feast a memorable one for our Sailors around the world. Filling the shopping cart is a big task. In 2015, the Navy served: Roast turkey -- 93,483 lbs. Baked ham -- 24,825 lbs. Sweet potatoes -- 16,422 … [Read more...]
Air Force Unveils Latest ‘Veterans in Blue’ Exhibit
November 10, 2016, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas - The seventh volume of "Veterans in Blue" is now available online. The exhibit captures 28 stories of heroism and service by Air Force veterans. Each veteran’s portrait is also displayed on the fifth floor of the Pentagon in A ring between the eighth and ninth corridor. Larry Clavette, the Air Force Public Affairs … [Read more...]