In basic training you will become very familiar with the M-16 rifle, unless you’re in the Navy. Recruits in the Navy don’t fire a rifle at basic training; they fire an M-9 pistol. You will learn how to assemble and disassemble the rifle in a matter of seconds. You will also become extremely familiar with cleaning the rifle. Don’t worry if you have never … [Read more...]
2011 APO/FPO/DPO Christmas Mailing Dates
As an extension of the United States Postal Service, the Military Postal Service provides Department of Defense personnel, their family members and other authorized users mail services around the world. Our customers receive basically the same level of service as though they were at home in the United States. Differences are based on the country in which they are stationed and … [Read more...]
Military Post Offices in Iraq to Close Nov. 17
Oct. 26, 2011 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Because U.S. forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the U.S. Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting Nov. 17, Defense Department officials said today. Military post offices in Iraq also will stop processing mail Nov. 17, and … [Read more...]
Marines Begin Celebrating Corps’ 236th Birthday
11/3/2011 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan - The trumpets sounded and the drums beat as the Marines slowly marched to center stage. The colors were staged and the band sounded for the cake detail to bring forth the masterpiece, a birthday cake marking the Marine Corps' 236th birthday. In keeping with tradition, the unit’s commanding officer cut … [Read more...]
‘Extreme Makeover’ Airs ‘Veteran’s Day’ TV Special
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2011 – A Veterans Day TV special will celebrate service members and veterans and spotlight the issues they face as they leave the military and re-enter their communities and the workforce. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ‘Rise and Honor’ A Veterans Day Special” will air Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The show … [Read more...]