7/3/2012 By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom , Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Points Semper Fit Health Promotions and Fitness Facilities brought home its seventh gold star level, Navy Surgeon General's Blue "H" Award. The Blue "H" Award has three levels, the gold star, which is the … [Read more...]
New Citizen Service Members Get Honored at White House
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 4, 2012 – Twenty-five U.S. service members filed through the White House East Room today in dress uniforms, proudly displaying their service and sacrifices to America, and took their citizenship oath before their commander in chief. They were among more than 4,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who … [Read more...]
New Grants Connect Veterans, Families to Local Transportation
July 2, 2012 From a Department of Transportation News Release WASHINGTON, July 2, 2012 – Veterans and their families will have better access to local bus, vanpool and other transportation options with $29 million in grants, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today. During a conference call with reporters, LaHood said the grants will fund 64 projects in 33 … [Read more...]
Guard, Reserve Leaders Discuss Budget Cut Issues (Video)
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 5/24/2012 - WASHINGTON - The military's reserve components remain ready and capable despite budget cuts and their transition from a strategic to operational force, senior National Guard and Reserve officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee here May 23. As the drawdown continues in Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
Join Fort Jackson in Celebrating Annual Fourth of July Ceremony
June 28, 2012 By Fort Jackon Leader FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Fort Jackson's annual celebration of America's independence is scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Hilton Field. This year's ceremony features a cannon salute to each state and territory of the United States, music by the 282nd Army Band, and a 30-minute fireworks display. Attendees are asked to deactivate car alarms … [Read more...]