The U.S. Marine Corps University is the Marine Corps' Professional Military Education (PME) proponent. Through its resident and non-resident programs, the Marine Corps University develops the professional competence of its Marines, other service, international, and civilian students. Graduates are prepared to perform with increased effectiveness in service, joint, interagency,...
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles was awarded the Medal of Honor July 18, 2016, for his actions while serving as a Flight Commander assigned to the 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division. Then-Maj. Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on May 15, 1967. He led a platoon of UH-1D...
The Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Program is a series of medical and engineering engagements in several European countries in support of strategic, theater, operational and tactical objectives.
The Mississippi National Guard News Minute, produced by the 102d Public Affairs Detachment, Mississippi Army National Guard, is a series of 90-second radio spots produced at least twice monthly. Intended for Mississippi radio stations, the spots highlight activities of the Mississippi National Guard, Army and Air. All spots are publicly released, and requests for topics or themes may be sent...
The Army Chief of Public Affairs Media Relations Division and Online Social Media Division are seeking support from Army Public Affairs assets in submitting stories, photos and video for the 241st Army Birthday (June 14, 2016). While June 14, 2016, is the target date, submissions can be submitted before and after the actual event date. Submissions should include the tag “241ArmyBday.” All...
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to commemorate the Sacrifice of Soldiers during World War II. LLB1 conducted airborne operations, toured battle sites, and participated in ceremonies throughout different cities in Normandy.
The National Guard supported state and local firefighting efforts against multiple wildfires in New Mexico.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, presented Purple Heart medals to the families of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Sgt. Carson Holmquist and Lance Cpl. Squire "Skip" Wells during a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 20, 2016. The four Marines were killed during an attack on the Naval Operational Support...
