December 15, 2011 By Sgt. Jessica M. Kuhn, XVIII Airborne Corps PAO FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- "As your commander in chief and on behalf of a grateful nation, I am proud to finally say these two words -- welcome home," President Barack Obama said, causing a loud joyful roar from the crowd at Pope Army Airfield here, Dec. 14. More than 3,000 service members gathered to witness … [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...]
Former Army Corps Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Iraqi Bribes
December 12, 2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON - A former employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Virginia to 20 months in prison for conspiring to receive bribes from Iraqi contractors involved in the U.S.-funded reconstruction efforts. Thomas Aram Manok, 51, of Chantilly, … [Read more...]
Navy Triumphs Army with 10th Consecutive Win in Army-Navy Game Rivalry
December 11, 2011 By Rob McIlvaine LANDOVER, Md. -- Twice the 112th showdown between the Black Knights and Navy was tied, and it looked close all the way into the fourth quarter, but Army couldn't prevent the midshipmen from scoring two field goals, making the final score 27-21. Not even President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden or a country musician could turn the … [Read more...]