February is African American/Black History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. The commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, by honoring the men and women who have played a vital role in the history of our nation.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty:
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On April 20, 2010, the Macondo 252 well, 45 miles off the coast of Louisiana experienced a catastrophic blowout, causing a major explosion, fire and subsequent sinking of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit – Deepwater Horizon. The fire and explosion caused the deaths of 11 persons aboard the unit, and the blowout resulted in a catastrophic oil spill below the surface of the ocean, leading to...
A unified command consisting of Coast Guard 17th District crews, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and other federal, state, local and tribal partners battled the elements in December and January 2013 to provide assistance to the crews of the Kulluk after it broke free from its tow vessel and ran aground near Kodiak, Alaska.
In support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, ISAF conducts operations in Afghanistan to reduce the capability and will of the insurgency, support the growth in capacity and capability of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), and facilitate improvements in governance and socio-economic development in order to provide a secure environment for sustainable stability...
Senior DOD leader briefings to the Pentagon Press Corps on current events.
For one week, July 26 - August 3,2014, hundreds of Marines will embark on the Emerald City to meet the men and women of Seattle, showcase equipment and aircrafts, including the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53 Super Stallion, perform band concerts, everything from classical to rock and roll, engage in community service events, including a 48 foot mural. A full schedule will be available early summer....
The Rock Report is a news program produced by members of the Atterbury/Muscatatuck Public Affairs Office. This program features news stories from both Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex and includes feature stories from all over the state of Indiana. Utilizing partnerships with the First Army Division East training Brigades located on ground at...
