July 23, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Syrian leaders should not even think about using chemical weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today. “The Syrian regime is already responsible for unacceptable levels of deplorable violence against the Syrian population, and they should not think one iota about … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a Soldier
July 17, 2012 Written by Steven Madison When you are in the military, you know that reporting to your unit in poor physical fitness starts things off on the wrong foot. It's not just a matter of pride; it's important for the job. Studies have found a strong correlation between the survival of soldiers on the battlefield after being wounded and the level of their physical … [Read more...]
U.S. Basketball Teams Wow Service Members, Families
July 16, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The men’s and women’s U.S. national basketball teams, which are preparing for the upcoming Olympics in London, put on a show for service members, their families, and other fans at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory here yesterday. The … [Read more...]
2012 GRAND HAVEN COAST GUARD FESTIVAL
In Grand Haven, the Coast Guard History is displayed in grand style. Although there are several towns in the U.S that have been named Coast Guard Cities, there is only one official "Coast Guard City USA" and that distinction belongs solely to Grand Haven. Grand Haven holds a spectacular annual festival for the Coast Guard which is the home of the Coast Guard's National Memorial … [Read more...]
SBA Launches Operation Boots to Business Training Program for Transitioning Vets
July 12, 2012 Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup to Help Them Start Businesses and Create Jobs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to launch a training program for transitioning service members and veterans to help them become entrepreneurs … [Read more...]