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Black Women Show Higher Enlistment Rates in the Military
December 23, 2011 A study by the Pew Research Center found that of the 167,000 enlisted women in the military, 31 percent are black, twice their percentage in the civilian female population, while 53% of White women represent the military, making up 78% of the civilian female population. Beth J. Asch, a senior economist and defense manpower specialist at the Rand … [Read more...]
Last Airmen Arrive Home Just in Time for Christmas
BALTIMORE (AFNS) -- America welcomed home from Iraq more than 200 of her Air Force sons and daughters Dec. 20 at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The Airmen were the last of the Air Force contingent in Iraq and were home in time for the winter holidays as stated by the president. Among the senior Air Force leaders on hand to celebrate the return … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Purple Heart Award Policy
December 19, 2011 From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In response to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries, the secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) discussed updates to the standards and procedures for awarding the Purple Heart Dec. 15, one of the military's most recognized awards. "In light of recent research, military … [Read more...]
Corps’ Uniform Changes Allow Bracelets and Backpacks to be Worn
12/16/2011 By Lance Cpl. Lauren A. Kurkimilis Marines are no longer restricted to wearing only issued bags in uniform. Civilian backpacks officially can now be worn in uniform, according to the results of Uniform Board 212 which were released in MARADMIN 695/11 Dec. 6, 2011. Backpacks may be black, brown, olive drab, tan or a combination of these colors, according to the … [Read more...]