Watch as Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta offers his holiday wishes to troops stationed throughout the world. "To all of our men and women in uniform, particularly those far from home, know that your service, your sacrifice keeps our country safe," he said. "Though our nation remains at war, we work towards a simple ideal - peace on Earth and goodwill to all." If you're … [Read more...]
Chef From Hit Show “Cake Boss” Surprise National Guard with Iconic Birthday Cake
ARLINGTON, Va. (12/14/11) - To help the National Guard celebrate its 375th birthday Tuesday, a crew from Cake Boss drove four hours to present a professionally decorated cake to National Guard members and civilians at the Army National Guard Readiness Center here. At about two feet by three feet in surface area, and with an 18-inch replica of the Minuteman statue on top, the … [Read more...]
Happy 375th Birthday to Our National Guard
12/13/2011 Born from humble beginnings, the National Guard celebrates its 375th birthday with value and vigilance. The military organization we know today as the National Guard came into existence with a direct declaration on December 13, 1636. On this date, the Massachusetts General Court in Salem, for the first time in the history of the North American continent, … [Read more...]
CSI: Crime Scene Investigator
Thanks to the growing popularity of specific TV programmings, CSI has become a growing field of interest in the law enforcement and criminal justice community. These shows document crime-solving techniques including new technology, creative thinking, and good ole fashioned cops-and-robbers detective work. CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigator; however, there are several … [Read more...]
Alabama Military Families Heading to Texas on “Snowball Express”
December 9, 2011 By Joseph D. Bryant -- The Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Bethany Channell was all smiles this morning as she entered the security checkpoint at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. While she wasn't sure what her trip would entail, the 13-year-old was certain she'd have a good time. "I'm looking forward to just having a lot of fun," said … [Read more...]