November 15, 2012 By Pfc. Kasey Peacock CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan -- In the midst of recruit training, Pvt. Enrique Gallardo was given a form to sign in January of 2010 — a form that would be very significant in the Marine's future. By checking a box on this form, Gallardo elected to be a potential bone marrow donor, setting events into motion that would possibly … [Read more...]
Army Releases Its October Suicide Statistics
November 16, 2012 By ARNEWS WASHINGTON -- Suicides in the Army continue to remain high. In October, there were 20 potential suicides of active-duty Soldiers, meaning that some have been confirmed and others remain under investigation. The number for potential or confirmed suicides in September was 15. So far this year, there have been 166 potential or confirmed active-duty … [Read more...]
Spouses are Highly Encouraged to Take Active Duty Spouse Survey
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – A new spouse survey is being sent to select active-duty families to assist in determining programs that best suit their needs. During an interview with the Pentagon Channel, Cathy Flynn, a program analyst with the Pentagon’s military community and family policy … [Read more...]
One Wounded Marines’ Success Through Transition
11/13/2012 By Aquita Brown , Wounded Warrior Regiment MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va., For Marine veteran Lance Cpl. Chase Savage, spending his Saturdays outdoors is the best prescription for healing. Savage spends his weekends participating in various hunting and fishing outings with his fellow wounded, ill and injured Marines through the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s … [Read more...]
Airmen Represented in Veterans Day Display Honoring Those Killed in Action
11/9/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is proud to partner with ScreenSource-USA to recognize Veterans Days with an LED display honoring American service members. The display will be located at 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., and will begin Nov. 9 at midnight and run continuously through Nov. 13. It … [Read more...]