By Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Watson 1st Marine Logistics Group CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012 – Every service member deployed to Afghanistan has a story to tell. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew J. Kirby seemingly cannot stop grinning long enough to tell his. Despite the hardships faced while deployed to a combat zone, Kirby always has a smile on his face and is usually … [Read more...]
Obama Commemorates One Year Anniversary of 3/11 Disasters in Japan
As we mark one year since the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan, Michelle and I join all Americans in honoring the memory of the 19,000 victims lost or missing. We continue to be inspired by the Japanese people, who faced unimaginable loss with extraordinary fortitude. Their resilience and determination to rebuild stronger than before is an … [Read more...]
Be Cautious: Geotagging Poses Security Risks
March 7, 2012 By Cheryl Rodewig FORT BENNING, Ga. (March 7, 2012) -- "Is a badge on Foursquare or Facebook worth your life?" The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging, it can be a reality. There are a number … [Read more...]
Recruiter Takes Reducing Stress Levels to a New Beat
March 5, 2012 By Mark Rickert, Baltimore Recruiting Battalion BALTIMORE -- Several years ago while stationed in Iraq, faced with the threat of enemy attacks, scorching heat, and the stress of the day-to-day grind, Staff Sgt. Dante Steel learned the art of salsa dancing. It seems almost ironic, given the contradictory natures of dance and combat. Yet, at the time, having an … [Read more...]
National Guard Assists Communities in Wake of Tornado Tragedies
By Spc. Brandy Mort, FRANKFORT, Ky. -- As soon as the sun rose March 3, the need for the Kentucky National Guard was evident by the wide-spread tornado damage across more than 40 of the 120 counties that make up the bluegrass state. From the sky in a Kentucky Guard UH-60 Black Hawk, Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson surveyed the damage saying he'd never seen anything more devastating … [Read more...]