12/15/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense could be affected by a possible government shutdown if an omnibus appropriations bill is not approved before the current appropriation expires Dec. 16 at midnight, wrote Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter in a memorandum Dec. 14. In the memo, which was addressed to all Department of Defense employees, Carter … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Sailor ‘Happy’ During the Holidays
December 15, 2011 By Lt. Tom Gordy, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The director for Personnel Readiness and Community Support offered ways to reduce stress during the holiday season, Dec. 12. The holidays can be a joyous time for Sailors and their families, but they can also be stressful. By doing some simple things, most people can manage their … [Read more...]
‘Welcome home’ Signals End of War in Iraq
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...]