May 9, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Zachary Vucic Defense Media Activity FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation will offer the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed service members who attend certain vocational training programs in the medical field and meet eligibility requirements. Overall, 22 … [Read more...]
Taliban on Their Heels
May 7, 2012 By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Coalition and Afghan forces have reversed the Taliban’s momentum and will continue to build on that success, a senior Pentagon spokesman said today. “The Taliban’s momentum has not only been thwarted, it’s been thrust back,” Navy Capt. John Kirby told reporters. … [Read more...]
Marine Treats Afghan Partner with Improvised Tourniquet
May 7, 2012 By Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr., Regimental Combat Team 5 CAMP GARMSIR, Afghanistan — A loud and familiar crack echoed throughout the confines of Camp Garmsir. The sound, akin to that of a short burst from a small arms weapon, put Staff Sgt. Yobany Flores and the rest of his team on alert. “We were conducting a class on the maintenance lot,” said … [Read more...]
Army Marksmen Earn 3 Medals at Warrior Games
May 7, 2012 By Cody T. Starken COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Army wounded warriors faced off in the third day of competition at the 2012 Warrior Games, May 3, winning three medals in the shooting competition at the Olympic Training Center here. Sgt. Fred Prince captured the silver medal with a total score of 425 and Veteran Benjamin Trescott captured the bronze medal with a … [Read more...]
Air Force Captures 18 Medals at Warrior Games
May 7, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force brought home a team-record 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 2012 Warrior Games here. Athletes representing the Air Force medaled in volleyball and wheelchair basketball for the first time, earning bronze medals in both as well as earning two silver … [Read more...]