November 16, 2012 By: Sergeant Michael Volkin (aka: The Volkinator) A typical workout for an average person consists of about 30 minutes to 1 hour of lifting weights. If exercises are performed incorrectly, the load on the muscles and stress on the joints of these repeated movements causes both short and long term damage to your body. Most people continue to work out … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veteran Receives Awards
November 16, 2012 By Sgt. Brandon L. Saunders | Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. -- What began as a routine call to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs soon became a veteran receiving awards and honors from his service and heroism during the Vietnam War in 1968. Jerry Laney, information technology specialist with Marine Corps … [Read more...]
Warrior Games Assessment, Selection Clinics Underway
November 16, 2012 By Emily Anderson, U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Warrior Games assessment and selection clinics are currently being held throughout the United States to find the best athletes to represent the Army during the annual Warrior Games. "The clinics are really good because it gives me a chance to … [Read more...]
AF Leaders Target Sexual Assault in Latest ‘Letter to Airmen’
November 16, 2012 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16. As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three leaders reminded Airmen that individual … [Read more...]
Specials Galore During Military Family Month
November 2012 FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Military Families will find numerous free products and services along with discounted prices at Fort Rucker Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities throughout November as part of Military Family Appreciation Month. As a big "Thank you!" to military Families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of their nation, … [Read more...]