April 2012 By Elaine Sanchez ARLINGTON, Va. (American Forces Press Service) – From a 9-year-old blogger to a 17-year-old community-service volunteer, children from military families took center stage here last night during Operation Homefront’s 2012 Military Child of the Year awards gala. The military’s top brass heaped praise on five of these children -- … [Read more...]
Navy Jet Crashes Into Apartments
April 6, 2012 F/A-18 Crashes in Virginia Beach From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at a location just off of the base. Both aircrew … [Read more...]
White House Announces ‘Joining Forces Challenge’ Winners
April 2012 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced the five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of citizens and organizations across the country that are working to improve the … [Read more...]
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by the Installation Management Command, G9, Family and MWR Programs, is back with its best production yet. Come enjoy a family-friendly, high-energy, 90-minute live musical production by the active duty Soldiers as they perform at 40 venues across the globe. The six-month tour features performances of … [Read more...]
Department of Defense Expands Drug Testing
April 6, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Alyssa N. Hoffacker, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The Department of Defense has strengthened its fight against drug use with expanded drug urinalysis testing slated to take effect May 1. According to Marine Administrative Message 154/12, Notification of Expanded Drug Urinalysis Testing within the Marine Corps, urinalysis will … [Read more...]