By Chaplain (Capt.) Christian LaPaul Williams Arlington National Cemetery, Va When I first heard of Arlington National Cemetery I immediately thought of honoring veterans and fallen comrades. I didn’t realize the true significance of my role in comforting their families as well. Also, I didn’t comprehend how challenging that would be. Sure, as a chaplain I … [Read more...]
Obamas Host Women Submariners, First Lady Sponsors Sub
May 29, 2012 By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama yesterday welcomed the Navy’s first contingent of women submariners to the White House as part of a busy Memorial Day schedule. The 24 young women visited the White House, along with Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Navy Secretary Ray … [Read more...]
Army Awards Health Professions Scholarships
May 29, 2012 By Gini Sinclair, Army Medical Recruiting Brigade FORT KNOX, Ky. (Army News Service) -- During fiscal year 2011 the Army awarded health professions scholarships to 502 students, including 287 medical students and 127 dental students. Those scholarships covered the costs of more than $24 million in tuition alone. Currently more than 1,100 medical students are … [Read more...]
Memorial Day for Marines at Afghanistan’s Helmand Post Honors Fallen Warriors
May 29, 2012 As the blistering sun sets, disappearing in the horizon, a solemn wind of silence breezes through the dusky sky along with the first hints of cool evening air here at this remotely located operating base in Helmand province at precisely 7:12 p.m., May 28, 2012. Flanked by a bugler, who plays the ceremonial hymn, Retreat, three formations of U.S. Marines and … [Read more...]
Obama: All Americans Must Help Shoulder Burden of War
May 29, 2012 By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. -- Binding the wounds of war is the priority for our nation, President Barack Obama said during the Memorial Day observance here today. Representing all Americans, the president placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke at the Memorial Amphitheatre. "Today we come … [Read more...]