By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 4, 2012 – Twenty-five U.S. service members filed through the White House East Room today in dress uniforms, proudly displaying their service and sacrifices to America, and took their citizenship oath before their commander in chief. They were among more than 4,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who … [Read more...]
Identical Twins, Identical Uniform
June 25, 2012 By Mark Rickert, Baltimore Battalion FORT MEADE, Md. -- The U.S. Army drew a deuce when brothers Zachary and Matthew Murphy, both 17, seniors at Winters Mill High School, took the oath of enlistment at the Fort Meade Military Entrance Processing Station just like countless young Americans before them. What makes their story unique is a matter of DNA. As … [Read more...]
Training Beyond the Basics
June 25, 2012 By Cathy Pauley, Sacramento Battalion Station commanders, NCOs and officers from Sacramento Battalion Capitol Company's seven stations teamed up with 10 Army Reserve drill sergeants Feb. 11 to make a Future Soldier Training Program (FSTP) event much more than just a basic training readiness event. The Future Soldiers were put into teams by ship date instead … [Read more...]
Marine Recruiting Contributes to U.S., Korean Relationship
6/18/2012 By Cpl. Nate Carberry, Marine Corps Recruiting Command MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - The 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty allied the United States with the Republic of Korea. In the 59 years between then and now, the United States Marine Corps has contributed to the continued growth of this relationship, both in battle and during peacetime operations. Marine Corps … [Read more...]
Miss. Students Find Personal, Professional Development in Training
June 16, 2012 By By Sam Morren, Leader's Training Course FORT KNOX, Ky. -- After a 10-hour trip from Mississippi to Fort Knox, Ky., a warm meal was necessary to start a week of training at the Army post by 184 Junior ROTC students from Jackson Public Schools. "Our intent with this program is for students to have the right tools for a successful life," said retired Col. Paul … [Read more...]