September 4, 2012 By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As the United States draws down in Afghanistan it remains committed to its military members, veterans and families by providing the support services they may need and opportunities to transition to meaningful civilian careers, President Barack Obama said today at Fort Bliss, … [Read more...]
Patriot Group Gives Veterans New Job Opportunities
September 4, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff-Diaz , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The Patriot Group, Inc. hosted a job fair at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 30. The job fair included military and veteran friendly employers, colleges, trade and technical schools, and … [Read more...]
Defenders on the Line
September 4, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Shawn McCowan 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- The population of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, represents a melting pot of the ongoing international effort to support stability in Afghanistan. Service members from America's four major military branches, military members from several NATO … [Read more...]
Pendleton Warriors Compete During the Tactical Athlete Challenge
August 30, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Warriors gathered at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse to compete in the Tactical Athlete Challenge, Aug. 28. The Challenge is a part of the Commanding General’s Cup and hosted 45 teams and more than 180 competitors. It included … [Read more...]
Louisiana Guard Responds to Hurricane Isaac Landfall
August 30, 2012 By Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 29, 2012) -- The Louisiana National Guard has pre-staged about 680 troops and assets across the New Orleans metropolitan area in order to better protect the community and its citizens as Hurricane Isaac churns across the Gulf coast. The slow-moving storm produced a tide surge … [Read more...]