4/5/2012 By Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.-- Special reaction teams stand poised to deliver tactical support to Marine Corps. The teams act as small, tactically proficient units designed to respond to a variety of security and law enforcement threats. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is no exception to these threats, and now it is home to the … [Read more...]
First Lady Announces 15,000 Jobs for Military Spouses
Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama announced a major commitment by forward looking businesses that have launched an ambitious new effort to deliver more than 15,000 jobs to military spouses and veterans in the coming years. This new effort will help deliver jobs that are physically located near bases, as well as thousands of highly sought-after at-home employment … [Read more...]
Army Participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
April 2, 2012 By Sgt. Vaughn R. Larson Army installations across the U.S. are supporting the Drug Enforcement Administration's next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to … [Read more...]
2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show Tour
The 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show 2011 Soldier Show Cast. Photo by Evan Dyson, Family and MWR Public Affairs The U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by Family and MWR, returns with a 90 minute live musical performance. Come and watch talented Soldiers explore music genres and cultures from around the world. Don't miss this memorable night of music, dance and … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Revised FY13 Enlisted Boards Schedule
March 31, 2012 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy announced a revised Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) enlisted selection board schedule in NAVADMIN 108/12, released March 30. NAVADMIN 108/12 announced new selection board convening dates for the active duty E-9, active duty E-8 and the FTS/AGR/CANREC (Reserve) E-7 selection boards. The message … [Read more...]