Nov. 12, 2012 By Jim Garamone ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT (American Forces Press Service) – The attempted shootdown of an unmanned U.S. Predator aircraft is the latest example of a pattern of disturbing behavior by Iran, and the United States will take “a measured response,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. In an interview during a … [Read more...]
Joining Forces Wellness Week Addresses Health Needs
November 12, 2012 Joining Forces Wellness Week Addresses Health Needs of Veterans, Military Service Members, and Their Families America’s Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Renew Commitment to Initiative Washington, D.C. — In recognition of Veterans Day, the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) today announced the start of Joining Forces Wellness … [Read more...]
Toys for Tots: Putting Smiles on the Faces of Children Since 1947
In December 1947, Maj. Bill Hendricks, United States Marine Corps Reserve, and a group of Marine reservists collected and distributed more than 5,000 toys to children in low income families throughout the city of Los Angeles, thus sparking the idea of the Toy for Tots program. For more than six decades, the Toys for Tots program has given children hope … hope, and an … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Washington
Washington (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 BREMERTON … [Read more...]
From Battle Injury to Business Partner
November 8, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson | 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- He remembers everything: warning his fellow Marines, the explosion, the dust cloud, flying through the air upside down and the sight of his legs, torn off above his knees. “It didn’t hurt, but I knew I was in pretty rough shape,” said retired Staff Sgt. Brad M. … [Read more...]