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Story by Veronica Aceveda | 512th Airlift Wing | 09.23.2016
A sit-down interview with two chief master sergeants at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, recently mirrored a casting call for the next rendition of a “Grumpier Old Men” movie....
Hometown: Lynchburg, VA
Story by Master Sgt. Mark Burrell | 352nd Civil Affairs Command PAO | 09.15.2016
The village of Guba is bustling. Local shop owners yell in foreign dialects hawking their wares from stalls that display colorful rugs and clothing. Women huddle together to whisper and steal glances underneath hijabs of the U.S. Army Soldiers meeting with the local police chief and village elder. Older villagers casually lounge while smoking in chairs trying to avoid the harsh midday sun.......
Hometown: Farmville, VA
Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley | Headquarters Marine Corps | 09.10.2016
Hattie Powell-Rey, 52 — Harrisburg, Virginia
I was working in the Pentagon — up on the fifth floor.
Before the plane hit the building, a group of us were actually watching the twin towers coverage on TV. Then we felt the impact. The plane hit just three wings over from where we were.
We weren't sure what had happened. My initial reaction was fear.
Today, I want people to take......
Hometown: Harrisburg, VA
Story by Cpl. Jennifer Webster | 9th Marine Corps District | 09.01.2016
GREAT LAKES, Ill. – “Ten weeks of trying to impress this group of extremely talented Marines, trying to prove that you’re good enough to join this organization, that you’re good enough to join this family. Then you get your eagle, globe and anchor, and they’re shaking your hand… It’s an indescribable feeling.”
This is the sentiment of 2nd Lt. Rhavean Anderson, a former......
Hometown: La Quinta, CA
Photo by Sgt. Allison Beiswanger | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | 08.10.2016
Sgt. W. L. McMullen, a comptroller chief with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, flips over in the shallow-water egress training chair Aug. 10, 2016 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. This training prepares Marines and Sailors to evacuate an aircraft in the case of an over-water crash. McMullen is a Stuarts Draft, Virginia native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)...
Hometown: Stuarts Draft, VA
Story by Pfc. James Dutkavich | 24th Press Camp Headquarters | 07.02.2016
IKLA, ESTONIA – Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and clear roads make for a great road trip. July 1, 2016, U.S. Army soldiers from the 515th Transportation Company, 39th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theatre Sustainment Command based in Latvia took part in what has become a regular trip for them, traveling cross-border to resupply members of their own unit in Estonia....
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Photo by Sgt. Karen Sampson | 108th Training Command- Initial Entry Training | 06.28.2016
Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) candidates travel from all over the United States to report for CIET. They are welcomed and briefed by command and staff of U.S. Army Cadet Command and Task Force Wolf during Cadet Summer training (CST16). Students are guided to their prospective Army Reserve Drill Sergeants from Task Force Wolf, at the U.S. Army Cadet Command, Ft. Knox, Ky., June 23. (U.S.......
Hometown: Newport News-Hampton-Williamsburg Airport, VA
Photo by Steven Dinote | U.S. Armed Forces Sports | 06.23.2016
Your 2016 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship Men Medalists from left to right: Gold medalist Navy Lt. Kyle Hooker; Silver medalist Army Capt. Gene Lehardy of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo; and Bronze medalists Army Capt. Marcus Farris of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The 2016 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship was held at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. on 18 June....
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
