May 19, 2011 'Tents for Troops' is a non-profit organization that provides FREE RV and camping sites to all active military and their families. The organization was started by Charlie Curry about 3 years ago in Castle Rock, WA. Curry soon realized that the program had become so popular and appreciated that he decided, with the help from a few volunteers, to take this program … [Read more...]
Army’s PS Magazine Marks 60 Years of Service
May 17, 2011 By Jonathan Pierce, PS Magazine REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Army News Service) -- The Army's master mechanic is still in uniform even though his tour of duty began during World War II. Master Sgt. Half-Mast McCanick, an illustrated comic book character and archetype Army professional mechanic, first answered Soldiers' questions in Army Motors magazine during World … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Release E-7 Promotion List
5/19/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The master sergeant promotion list is now available on the Air Force Personnel Center's website and Air Force personnel services website under "Active Duty: MSgt Promotion Release." Airmen can also access their Weighted Airman Promotion System score notices at the same time on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight … [Read more...]
How BUDS (Navy SEAL Training) Changes Your Life Forever!
It's true. I have a guest key here at the famed Hotel Del Coronado. I’m actually a guest here. Yes, the same Hotel Del Coronado made famous by Marilyn Monroe. And the same Silver Strand beach that Navy SEAL wannabes run up and down almost every day or until they drop. At my ripe old age of 50-something, it's admittedly more enjoyable to observe groups of young men running and … [Read more...]
Pililaau Army Recreation Center
The Pililaau Army Recreation Center is located in Hawaii on the Pokai Bay and located just 35 miles from Waikiki and is open to all active duty, reserve, guard, or retired personnel. The center offers 39 cabins with beachfront views, a visitor attraction cabin, club facilities, and a pavilion for big group events. Kitchens are equipped with all utensils, linens and dishware, … [Read more...]