By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2012 – During the weekly address from the White House, President Obama and his wife Michelle wished service members, veterans and their families a happy holiday season, and called on all Americans to remember those in harm’s way. The theme of the president and first lady’s address was … [Read more...]
First Electronic Warfare Graduate Receives Crested Collar Insignia
December 19, 2012 By Cannoneer staff FORT SILL, Okla. -- Twenty-eight Soldiers in the Electronic Warfare Specialist Basic Course were the first students to receive the new Electronic Warfare, or EW, collar insignia at a graduation and cresting ceremony, Dec. 13, at Fort Sill. Students in Class No. 001-13 were pinned by warrant officers currently in the EW Technician Warrant … [Read more...]
Coming Together in Faith
December 7, 2012 By Sgt. Duncan Brennan CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7, 2012) -- Chaplains from Europe and the U.S. took part in the first ever chaplains conference at Camp Marmal in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13th in an international exchange of faith and fellowship. It was a chance to share worship and scripture, said Graham. It was also a chance to exchange … [Read more...]
Balancing the Weights for A Strong Upper Body
The strength and definition of a toned upper body is a highly sought after trait, but what most gym rats may not realize is there is much more to gaining upper body strength than simply being able to bench press more than the next weightlifter. True upper body power is gained from balanced overall strength; employing muscles in the back, chest, shoulders and arms. When done … [Read more...]
Obama Pays Tribute to Special Ops Member Killed During Abduction Rescue Mission
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2012 – President Obama and Secretary Panetta paid tribute today to the special operations service member killed in the rescue of an American in eastern Afghanistan yesterday. The Taliban abducted the man Dec. 5 near the Sarobi district of Afghanistan’s Kabul province. His name is being withheld. Marine Corps Gen. … [Read more...]