An estimated 27,000 people converged on Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 15, to lay some 110,000 wreaths on grave sites of veterans and their spouses, according to cemetery officials. The annual tradition, called "Wreaths Across America," started two decades ago, when Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, found he had a surplus of … [Read more...]
Panetta Signs Order to Deploy 400 U.S. Troops to Turkey
by Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 12/14/2012 - INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) -- Secretary Panetta has signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability there, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. Panetta signed the agreement en route to Turkey as … [Read more...]
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Launch Successful
by Maj. Eric Badger Air Force Public Affairs 12/11/2012 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AFNS) -- In the next installment to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, the Air Force conducted its third X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launch here on December 11, officials said. The launch comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-2, which … [Read more...]
U.S Warning Systems Tracked and Detected Missle Launch in Korea
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Dec. 11, 2012 – North American Aerospace Defense Command officials acknowledged today that U.S. missile warning systems detected and tracked the launch of a North Korean missile at 7:49 p.m. EST. The missile was tracked on a southerly azimuth, officials said. Initial indications are that the first stage fell into the Yellow Sea. The second … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early For Some Military Families
By Lance Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson The Exceptional Family Member Program held their holiday event where more than 30 families enjoyed an evening filled with holiday treats, activities, crafts and a special visit from jolly old Saint Nicholas at the Lincoln Military Housing Family Center Party Room on Friday. EFMP is for Marines with families members with exceptional needs. … [Read more...]