November 21, 2012 WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – “As we reflect on our proud heritage, let us also give thanks to those who honor it by giving back. This Thanksgiving, thousands of our men and women in uniform will sit down for a meal far from their loved ones and the comforts of home. We honor their service and sacrifice. We also show our … [Read more...]
Services Release Recruiting Numbers for Fiscal 2012
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – All four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals for fiscal 2012, officials announced today. The Army Reserve shortfall was the result of precision recruiting, which was implemented in an effort to rebalance the force. All four active services met or … [Read more...]
Programs Offer Families Assistance in Education, Employment and Transitioning
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Military families now have greater access to programs designed to assist them with a spectrum of family support matters, a senior Pentagon official said here today. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, told the Pentagon Channel and … [Read more...]
Do Mini-Workouts Get Results?
November 16, 2012 By: Sergeant Michael Volkin (aka: The Volkinator) A typical workout for an average person consists of about 30 minutes to 1 hour of lifting weights. If exercises are performed incorrectly, the load on the muscles and stress on the joints of these repeated movements causes both short and long term damage to your body. Most people continue to work out … [Read more...]
U.S. Will Make ‘Measured Response’ to Iranian Threats
Nov. 12, 2012 By Jim Garamone ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT (American Forces Press Service) – The attempted shootdown of an unmanned U.S. Predator aircraft is the latest example of a pattern of disturbing behavior by Iran, and the United States will take “a measured response,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. In an interview during a … [Read more...]