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...]
Happy Independence Day 2012!
June 29, 2012 By United States Army Combat Readiness / Safety Center Happy Independence Day 2012!! Since its very beginning, this wonderful nation we call home has relied on Soldiers to win and defend our cherished freedoms. By donning our country's uniform, you have broken that invisible barrier between citizen and patriot, just as the earliest Soldiers did back in 1775. … [Read more...]