Brandice J. O'Brien 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 5/18/2012 - TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- While commissary officials assure customers that the lean, finely textured beef antibacterial process has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration for decades, the officials made the decision recently to phase out these … [Read more...]
Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam Hero’s Widow
May 15, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON - Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr, who was a war hero who served for more than 42 years in Vietnam along with selfless acts in Cambodia, was recognized at a White House ceremony when his widow accepted the Medal of Honor on his behalf. More than 42 years after performing selfless, heroic actions in Cambodia, which resulted in his death, … [Read more...]
Part-Time Firefighter, Full-Time Marine
5/14/2012 By Cpl. Bruno J. Bego , 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - For centuries now, Marines have built their reputation of being professional warriors who are capable of performing and succeeding at everything they do. Contributing remarkably to that legacy is Gunnery Sgt. Donald L. Garrison Jr., the headquarters company first sergeant with 2nd Maintenance … [Read more...]
‘Joining Forces’ Mother’s Day Card Honored Military Spouses
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 13, 2012 - The 'Joining Forces' campaign issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses. The card, which is available for view on the White House’s website, notes that 1.2 million military spouses “are out there making sacrifices for their families -- and the country.” First Lady … [Read more...]
The ‘Army Values’ and What They Really Mean
Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Combat Training (BCT), from then on they live them every day in everything they do — whether they’re on the job or off. In short, the … [Read more...]