July 9, 2012 By Katie Nelson WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Cicely Verstein didn't plan on breaking any new ground when she enlisted in the Army. But the job she selected at the recruiting station has thrust her into the military spotlight. At age 21, Verstein will be the first female 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System maintainer, one of six positions that in the past … [Read more...]
NFL Coaches visit Afghanistan
July 9, 2012 Story by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes RC-East PAO BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The NFL and the USO teamed up for its annual NFL-USO Coaches tour July 2-5. The tour visited servicemembers throughout Regional Command East. The tour began in 1966, when then NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle conceived of the idea of sending NFL players on "goodwill" … [Read more...]
MANning the Homefront
July 6, 2012 It has been said that spouses have the toughest job in the military. They support the military member and their children through frequent moves, long spans without their significant other due to deployments, and even learn a new language filled with acronyms, “hooahs” and the occasional “roger that.” Military wife’s clubs have been … [Read more...]
‘Hell and Back, Special Ops Ranger’ Episode to Premiere July 8
July 5, 2012 By 75th Ranger Regiment Public Affairs FORT BENNING, Ga. (USASOC News Service) -- The Discovery Channel is scheduled to release a one hour documentary that follows a class through the 75th Ranger Regiment's Assessment and Selection Program. The program is titled 'Hell and Back, Special Ops Ranger.' The episode premieres Sunday, July 8 at 9 p.m., EST, on the … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Forced Wounded Warriors to end 20,320-foot climb to Raise Awareness
July 6, 2012 After reaching 15,500 feet, 50+ MPH gusts, severe snowstorms and avalanches force five wounded warriors, including two double-leg amputees, to end effort to tackle 20,320-foot climb to raise awareness, inspire others with disabilities, and support Disabled Sports USA Rockville, MD. -- Disabled Sports USA announces that Team Warfighter Sports concluded its 21 day … [Read more...]