November 1, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affair WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2012) -- For the second consecutive year, a U.S. Army Soldier won the Marine Corps Marathon -- this time against a record 23,864 runners, Oct. 28, in Washington, D.C. Spc. Augustus Maiyo, 29, a runner in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., won the 37th running of the … [Read more...]
Army National Guardsman Indicted For Stealing $10K in GI Education Benefits
Jason Martin, a Army National Guardsman was indicted on charges of wire fraud and theft of government property and is facing two federal felony charges for allegedly stealing over $10k in education benefits. His trial is set for December 18th and could possibly face up to 20 years in prison. According to information filed with the U.S. District Court, Martin was in the U.S. … [Read more...]
The Remains of Two Airmen Lost in 1969 Identified, Honored
Air Force Public Affairs Agency 10/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The remains of two Airmen who died when their F-4D Phantom II was shot over Laos in 1969 were returned and honored at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors Oct. 19. Col. Wendell Keller, of Fargo, N.D., and Capt. Virgil K. Meroney III, of Fayetteville, Ark., were killed when their aircraft was … [Read more...]
Army Honors Widow Who Has Helped Grieving Families Find Hope
October 12, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS After losing her husband in 1992, Bonnie Carroll channeled her grief into a support organization that provides hope and comfort to the surviving families of service members. "She has changed the lives of thousands of survivors and provided unequaled services for those loved ones left behind," reads an excerpt from the Outstanding … [Read more...]
Standards? What standards?
10/8/2012 Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson 8th Fighter Wing Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO. Well, I answered the question as best I could, but failed to mention "standards." You see, a good NCO sets his sights on just meeting standards, while a great NCO is continually trying to exceed standards and motivates his … [Read more...]