January 24, 2012 By Ashley Fowler, Camp Atterbury Public Affairs Facebook. It seems like these days, everyone and everything has a Facebook page. Millions of people, businesses and military organizations log on to Facebook every day to share information, interests and news. For members of the U.S. military and other government agencies, Facebook makes keeping in touch with … [Read more...]
Special Ops Rescue Hostages in Somalia
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 – Special operations forces rescued an American woman and Danish man who had been held captive in Somalia for three months, President Barack Obama announced early this morning. Both are well and are in a secure location, and there were no American casualties in the operation. Jessica Buchanan and Poul … [Read more...]
Obama Gives the Most Interactive State Of The Union Address Ever
January 23, 2012 Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address. He will lay out his vision for a nation where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their fair share, and where everyone is held accountable for their actions. Starting immediately after the speech, the White House will be using social media and other online … [Read more...]
Navy SEALs Celebrate 50th Anniversary
January 23, 2012 Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs The Naval Special Warfare community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Navy SEAL teams Jan. 1. In the late 1950s and early 1960, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy determined a need for developing an unconventional warfare capability to counter a menacing Soviet threat, turmoil … [Read more...]
The Army Wants You to Vote!
January 20, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON -- Among the many freedoms Soldiers fight to defend, the right to vote is one of the most fundamental and officials at the Human Resources Command, or HRC, want to help the entire Army family exercise that privilege. The HRC, in partnership with the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, is working to make the voting process … [Read more...]