WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 27, 2012) -- A new military occupational specialty: Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q) opened last month. "About 500 to 600 Soldiers are needed initially," said Lt. Col. Kurt Connell, Military Intelligence Enlisted Branch chief, "but as we fully develop the career path, we'll probably identify additional authorizations, none of … [Read more...]
Deployed Father Controls Airspace Over Son in Afghanistan
by Senior Airman Bryan Swink 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 12/3/2012 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- As any parent of a deployed soldier, Maj. Christopher Gering worries about his son who is deployed in Afghanistan. It can be gut wrenching knowing his child operates outside the wire, working to clear and dispose of improvised explosive devices. Since August, this … [Read more...]
Transcom Addresses Concerns of Afghanistan Redeployment Challenges
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., Nov. 29, 2012 – After redeploying 33,000 surge forces and their equipment from Afghanistan nine days ahead of the presidentially mandated deadline, U.S. Transportation Command is assessing the lessons learned to improve its processes for ongoing drawdown operations. Air Force Col. Rob Brisson, … [Read more...]
Scholarships for 2013 Opens Up for Military Children to Apply
by Tammy Reed Defense Commissary Agency 11/30/2012 - FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) -- In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe. Applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 3 at … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” Breaks Ground to Honor Those of Past and Future
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 – Today broke ground for the new education center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” that will be a place to honor and join the past to the future. By telling the stories of service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country will not be forgotten, … [Read more...]