JANUARY 26, 2018, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait - After more than 17 years of U.S. troop involvement in the war in the Middle East, the word ‘deployment’ has become more common place than ever. So much so, that for most National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, the question isn’t if they will deploy, but when. Soldiers of the 35th Infantry Division, currently deployed in the Middle East, … [Read more...]
Disney Armed Forces Salute
Disney announced new military discounts for active duty U.S. military personnel in 2015 known as the Armed Forces Salute. These new military deals include special pricing on theme park tickets and accommodations. See below for the details. The Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, CA and is known by many as the "happiest place on earth". Active duty and retired U.S. … [Read more...]
Washington Nationals Pitcher Ross Detwiler Joins USO Tour
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service BAGRAM, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 2012 – This year, Ross Detwiler, a left-handed starting pitcher with the Washington Nationals, joined the USO holiday tour, traveling with Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, the chairman's … [Read more...]
AETC Approves Eglin Ready for F-35 Pilot Training
by Maj. Karen Roganov Team Eglin Public Affairs 12/17/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Following an independent evaluation of Eglin's capability to conduct F-35A Lightning II pilot training, Air Education and Training Command announced Dec. 17 that the 33rd Fighter Wing can do so starting January 2013. "The preliminary results provided by the Joint Operational Test … [Read more...]
Marine Leaves the North Pole For Afghanistan
A Marine from a town most commonly associated with elves, Santa Claus, reindeer and snow has heard all the jokes since he joined the Marine Corps. He is from a town with candy cane themed street lights, a Santa Claus Lane and where thousands of childrens’ letters arrive for Santa. Now with the holiday season upon the Marines, the North Pole, Alaska, native is surrounded … [Read more...]