June 18, 2012 By Bob Reinert, USAG-Natick Public Affairs NATICK, Mass -- If you had to pick one person to blow out the candles on the cake during the Army's 237th Birthday, you couldn't do better than Staff Sgt. Sharalis Canales. In less than seven years, Canales, 27, has transformed herself from a homeless New York City resident to a well-respected NCO at the Natick … [Read more...]
Miss. Students Find Personal, Professional Development in Training
June 16, 2012 By By Sam Morren, Leader's Training Course FORT KNOX, Ky. -- After a 10-hour trip from Mississippi to Fort Knox, Ky., a warm meal was necessary to start a week of training at the Army post by 184 Junior ROTC students from Jackson Public Schools. "Our intent with this program is for students to have the right tools for a successful life," said retired Col. Paul … [Read more...]
Wounded Working Dogs Receive Skilled Care
June 15, 2012 By Col. Bob Vogelsang, Program Manager for Clinical Veterinary Medicine ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- By now, most everyone knows that the warriors in Afghanistan consist of both the human and canine kind. Military working dogs have been with service members since day one of the current contingency operations and will likely be there until the last. And just … [Read more...]
Panetta Salutes Gay, Lesbian Service Members’ Dedicated Duty
June 15, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation. Recognizing June as … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Vehicle-Borne IED Training
6/15/2012 By Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training at Kadena Air Base June 11. The squadron, part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the training to … [Read more...]