by Annette Crawford Air Force Recruiting Service 12/12/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Three new squadrons are being created as a result of an Air Force reorganization service that will focus on recruiting heath professionals to create a more appropriate focus on the HP mission. The newly activated squadrons are: 360th Recruiting Group: The 318th … [Read more...]
USO Sets Up DRASH Hospitality Suite For 2012 Military Bowl Game
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 27, 2012, thousands of sports fans, service members and their families will enter into the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (RFK) Stadium in Washington D.C for the 2012 Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman. Game day goers will watch the Bowling Green Falcons take on the San Jose State Spartans and those fans who cannot attend will be able … [Read more...]
DOD Announces Recruiting, Retention Numbers for 2013
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 – Defense Department officials announced today that all four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals in the first month of fiscal 2013. Here are the active-duty services’ accessions for October: -- Army: 5,080 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of … [Read more...]
2013 Warrior Games Will Be Hosted By the Air Force Academy May 11-17
12/11/2012 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) -- The 2013 Warrior Games will be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy May 11-17, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in 2013, comprising five U.S. teams representing the Air Force, Army, Navy … [Read more...]
Coming Together in Faith
December 7, 2012 By Sgt. Duncan Brennan CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7, 2012) -- Chaplains from Europe and the U.S. took part in the first ever chaplains conference at Camp Marmal in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13th in an international exchange of faith and fellowship. It was a chance to share worship and scripture, said Graham. It was also a chance to exchange … [Read more...]