October 25, 2012 Washington State offers disabled Veterans a free lifetime pass that provides free camping/moorage, campsite reservations through State Parks central reservations system, watercraft launching, trailer dump. The pass is open to Washington state residents with a documented service-connected disability of at least 30 percent. Disabled Veterans have two options … [Read more...]
Never Quit, Never Forget Hosts 2nd Annual Gala Event for Wounded Warriors
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The second annual Never Quit - Never Forget Gala will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. The night will honor local wounded veterans and families of the fallen. The night will also feature guest appearances by several highly decorated combat veterans. Proceeds of this event will go to sponsor Wounded Wear and Special Ops … [Read more...]
Newest F-35 Fighter Much More Than Just ‘Stealthy Plane’
Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Wetzel Defense Media Activity 10/16/2012 - EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The engines roared overhead as an F-35A fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane. The F-35, which features three variants … [Read more...]
Importance of Video Calling in Deployment and How Families Connect in the Digital Age
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PoxpvoggJLQ One of the most challenging hardships for the men and women in the armed forces is being separated from family for extended periods of time. Beyond the obvious struggle to keep the family strong during long absences, active duty will take place with complete disregard for family struggles and life benchmarks; you can be deployed even … [Read more...]
Aviation Nation Returns to Nellis AFB Nov. 10-11
For Immediate Release October 10, 2012 NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The largest free public event in Nevada returns Nov. 10 – 11 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2012, which is the Nellis AFB open house air show. Several military air demonstration teams, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team, will … [Read more...]