April 26, 2012 By Walter T. Ham IV, Eighth Army Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea -- More than 61 years after arriving in Korea to repel communist aggression, Eighth Army returned to its operational roots this year. In a general order issued by Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Jan. 23, Eighth Army was designated as an operational-level Field Army Headquarters … [Read more...]
Success Through Leadership
April 26, 2012 By Master Sgt. Christopher Riffle 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Having served 18 years in the Air Force, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to learn from and work beside some of the greatest leaders the military has ever seen. I do not claim to be a subject matter expert on leadership, nor do I consider myself to be a great leader. … [Read more...]
Now Zad: Life After the Taliban (Part I)
April 25, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Editor’s Note: This is the first installment in a two-part series about the district of Now Zad in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, and the Marine responsible for rebuilding it after years of insurgents and unrest. In 2009, Navy Capt. Thomas A. Craig flew over the district of Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan. … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Celebrates 104 Years of Service
April 25, 2012 Story by Staff Sgt. Terrance Rhodes BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Service members and civilians, celebrated the U.S. Army Reserve’s 104th birthday at the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation clamshell on Bagram Air Field April 23. The celebration and festivities began with a 5K run in the morning and continued into the afternoon with a re-enlistment … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Clarify Bronze Star Approval Process
April 25, 2012 by Amaani Lyle Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force Personnel Center leaders to further explain the criteria and approval process for its recipients. Col. Scott Arcuri, AFCENT director of manpower, personnel and services, said candidates can expect a … [Read more...]