By Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 6/11/2012 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) -- Two instructor pilots assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron are currently on very similar and overlapping career paths at Luke Air Force Base as part of the Joint Service Pilot Exchange Program. Air Force Capt. Michael McGrew is on his way to Marine Corps Air … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Biden Family Shares Deployment Experiences at USO Event
June 11, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and their five-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, shared their first-hand experiences on how the deployment of a military parent can impact children during a USO-hosted book reading here today. The … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the age requirements for joining the Military? Each branch of the Service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent). What are the physical requirements for joining the Military? Because of the varying physical demands on servicemembers in each branch, physical requirements … [Read more...]
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Scout Snipers Kick Off Eager Lion 12
JORDAN - Exercise Eager Lion 12 began with a live-fire training event by the scout sniper platoon from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, May 6, 2012. It was the first of many unilateral and multilateral training events scheduled for Eager Lion 12 with more than 19 countries and approximately 11,000 … [Read more...]