American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 13, 2012 - The 'Joining Forces' campaign issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses. The card, which is available for view on the White House’s website, notes that 1.2 million military spouses “are out there making sacrifices for their families -- and the country.” First Lady … [Read more...]
The ‘Army Values’ and What They Really Mean
Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Combat Training (BCT), from then on they live them every day in everything they do — whether they’re on the job or off. In short, the … [Read more...]
Obama Awards Specialist with Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC- On May 16, President Barack Obama will award Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Specialist Sabo will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on May 10, 1970, while serving as a rifleman in Company B, 3d Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Se San, Cambodia. … [Read more...]
Mother Reflects on Greatness of Mother’s Day
May 7, 2012 Story by Spc. Jessica Zullig CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Sgt. Sande Hooks is a mother. She's also a human resources noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard and has been deployed twice. She realizes the meaning of the day set aside for … [Read more...]
Reserve, Guard Members Must Pay Dental Premiums Directly
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 – Beginning this month, some National Guard and reserve members will need to pay dental premiums directly rather than through payroll deduction, a senior official of the TRICARE military health plan said today. A change to the TRICARE Dental Program means that payroll deduction for premiums is not … [Read more...]