December 19, 2011 The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of … [Read more...]
‘Black Jack’ Brigade Home for Holidays
December 19, 2011 By Staff Sgt. Bryanna Poulin, III Corps FORT HOOD, Texas -- Exactly eight months to the day they cased their colors, Soldiers with the 2nd "Black Jack" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, assembled again on Cooper Field here Dec. 15 and uncased their colors, marking one of the last units to leave Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn and allowing … [Read more...]
Panetta Sends Holiday Wishes To Troops, Families
Watch as Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta offers his holiday wishes to troops stationed throughout the world. "To all of our men and women in uniform, particularly those far from home, know that your service, your sacrifice keeps our country safe," he said. "Though our nation remains at war, we work towards a simple ideal - peace on Earth and goodwill to all." If you're … [Read more...]
CSI: Crime Scene Investigator
Thanks to the growing popularity of specific TV programmings, CSI has become a growing field of interest in the law enforcement and criminal justice community. These shows document crime-solving techniques including new technology, creative thinking, and good ole fashioned cops-and-robbers detective work. CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigator; however, there are several … [Read more...]
Alabama Military Families Heading to Texas on “Snowball Express”
December 9, 2011 By Joseph D. Bryant -- The Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Bethany Channell was all smiles this morning as she entered the security checkpoint at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. While she wasn't sure what her trip would entail, the 13-year-old was certain she'd have a good time. "I'm looking forward to just having a lot of fun," said … [Read more...]