July 23, 2012 By T. Anthony Bell FORT LEE, Va. -- Expect this year's Best Warrior Competition to be a pulse-quickening, gut-wrenching affair. That's the vision Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Riddick has in mind for the Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year contest that will play out over a four-day period, Oct. 15-18 at Fort Lee. "I'm looking … [Read more...]
Marine Advisor Builds Relations with Afghans
7/20/2012 By Sgt. Michele Watson , 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD) CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan — In 2001, a surge of applicants lined up at the doors of recruiting offices, eager for a chance to defend the nation’s honor after the terrorist attacks on our nation. For Staff Sergeant Harry Petit-Homme, his choice to join the Marine Corps had already been … [Read more...]
Women Soldiers to Test Female-Specific Body Armor
July 20, 2012 By JD Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Today, both male and female Soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter in the torso with more customized adjustments specific to the female form. Until that happens, the 14 percent of … [Read more...]
Florida Sheriffs Give ‘Fallen Heroes’ Last Ride Home
July 20, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz 6th Mobility Wing Public Affairs MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office, in Florida, in partnership with members of MacDill Air Force Base, conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18. Over the years, service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for … [Read more...]
Afghan Forces Graduate 19 Advance Administrators Under Marine Tutelage
July 19, 2012 By Master Sgt. Grady Fontana, 1st Marine Division CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — After more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan, the Afghan National Security Forces have gained a certain proficiency in war fighting unlike any they have ever experienced in past years. As they’ve developed their tactics, techniques and procedures in … [Read more...]