Jason Martin, a Army National Guardsman was indicted on charges of wire fraud and theft of government property and is facing two federal felony charges for allegedly stealing over $10k in education benefits. His trial is set for December 18th and could possibly face up to 20 years in prison. According to information filed with the U.S. District Court, Martin was in the U.S. … [Read more...]
The Remains of Two Airmen Lost in 1969 Identified, Honored
Air Force Public Affairs Agency 10/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The remains of two Airmen who died when their F-4D Phantom II was shot over Laos in 1969 were returned and honored at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors Oct. 19. Col. Wendell Keller, of Fargo, N.D., and Capt. Virgil K. Meroney III, of Fayetteville, Ark., were killed when their aircraft was … [Read more...]
Army Honors Widow Who Has Helped Grieving Families Find Hope
October 12, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS After losing her husband in 1992, Bonnie Carroll channeled her grief into a support organization that provides hope and comfort to the surviving families of service members. "She has changed the lives of thousands of survivors and provided unequaled services for those loved ones left behind," reads an excerpt from the Outstanding … [Read more...]
Standards? What standards?
10/8/2012 Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson 8th Fighter Wing Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO. Well, I answered the question as best I could, but failed to mention "standards." You see, a good NCO sets his sights on just meeting standards, while a great NCO is continually trying to exceed standards and motivates his … [Read more...]
‘Stay True to You in the Face of Adversity,’ Vietnam Veteran Says
For Immediate Release KINGSTON, Mich., – We are not defined by what we go through in life, but by how we respond moving forward. Charlie Woods is an Irish-Christian Vietnam War veteran who served as a law enforcement officer for 25 years, experiencing bullying, crime and violence. Rather than being hardened by these experiences, Woods became a born-again Christian, … [Read more...]