(CNN) In a "Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien" exclusive, Marine Sergeant Gary Stein and his attorney Gary Kreep, Executive Director of the United States Justice Foundation, explain to Soledad why this case cuts to the heart of the First Amendment and one's right to free speech. There were two comments that were potentially in violation of the Uniform Code of Military … [Read more...]
U.S., Afghan Forces Sign Special Operations Agreement
April 9, 2012 From an International Security Assistance Force News Release KABUL, Afghanistan – An agreement signed here today begins a process for Afghan national security forces to take the lead on special operations in Afghanistan. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak signed a memorandum of … [Read more...]
Chaplain Exemplifies Duty to God, Country and Corps
4/8/2012 By Sgt. Michele Watson CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- When Easter approaches, chaplains stay busy organizing sermons, worship services and activities for the religious holiday. However, for those forward deployed, church service is just one of many responsibilities for a chaplain attached to a Marine unit. The combat environment brings an array of stresses to … [Read more...]
Senior Leaders Honor Military Children of the Year
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...]