Marines have a saying amongst each other, “We take care of our own.” Normally this saying is limited to small acts of kindness, such as lending them a few dollars to get a haircut or helping them move from one barracks room to another. But sometimes they go out of their way to help one another in unexpected ways. Hurricane Sandy ripped through New York killing … [Read more...]
‘Airman’ Magazine Rolls Out New Digital Version For Tablet Devices
11/1/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- A year after publishing the final print edition of Airman magazine, the Air Force is unveiling a new digital version of the service's official magazine specifically geared for tablet devices. "Built specifically for Apple and Android tablet users, this new format gives readers all the in-depth feature stories and spectacular … [Read more...]
USAMU Holds Action-Packed Camp
October 30, 2012 By Michael Molinaro USAMU PAO FORT BENNING, Ga.- Junior shooters from across the country descended on Fort Benning Oct. 26-28 for the Fifth Annual U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Action Shooting Junior Clinic at Krilling Range. With the national champions in the sport’s pistol and multi-gun divisions among the instructors, the opportunity to learn from the … [Read more...]
Maiyo Wins Marine Corps Marathon, Leads All-Army to Victory
November 1, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affair WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2012) -- For the second consecutive year, a U.S. Army Soldier won the Marine Corps Marathon -- this time against a record 23,864 runners, Oct. 28, in Washington, D.C. Spc. Augustus Maiyo, 29, a runner in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., won the 37th running of the … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Virginia
Virginia (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 CHARLOTTESVILLE … [Read more...]