November 21, 2012 By J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Army's Warrior Transition Command unveiled its three-pronged Hire a Veteran education campaign plan Monday. The plan aims to help employers understand that wounded warriors can bring a wealth of leadership experience and skills to the table and to their bottom line. "This campaign is about setting … [Read more...]
President Issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
November 21, 2012 WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – “As we reflect on our proud heritage, let us also give thanks to those who honor it by giving back. This Thanksgiving, thousands of our men and women in uniform will sit down for a meal far from their loved ones and the comforts of home. We honor their service and sacrifice. We also show our … [Read more...]
Toys for Tots Kicks Off Holiday Season
November 20, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Paul E. Wyatt | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Pfc. Holly Hanks, a student at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point, never knew how financially stressed her family was when she was a child. Her mother made sure she had clothes and other essentials. When … [Read more...]
F-35 Begins Integration Phase of Weapons Testing
November 20, 2012 by Laura Mowry and Jess Lozano 412th Test Wing Public Affairs and 461st Flight Test Squadron EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- The Joint Strike Fighter began the integration phase of weapons testing Oct. 26, when the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing aircraft successfully completed the first in-flight test with an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range … [Read more...]
Safety Paramount as F-22 Investigation Continues
November 19, 2012 from 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The pilot of a F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, safely ejected as the jet crashed Nov. 15 around 3:30 p.m. on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., one-quarter mile east of the drone runway. Despite initial media speculation, there are no indications that point to the … [Read more...]