Story by Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith McMahan | 18th Wing | 08.22.2019
Born into a military family, U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway was destined to follow both his mother and father’s footsteps into the U.S. Air Force – more specifically, to follow his father’s aviation path and become a pilot. But, early into his thrilling career, his dream came to a screeching halt....
Story by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez | 35th Fighter Wing | 05.08.2019
Her thoughts scatter a million ways as she contemplates, “How well can this go?” and “Will there still be a ‘spark’?” “Who does he hug first, me or our newborn son?”...
Story by Sgt. Kyle Larsen | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.07.2018
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (May 3, 2018) – For some people, the memory of personal tragedy never fades. “I was with a client when I got the call,” said Linda Eldred. Her voice cracked as she spoke. Her eyes filled with tears. “At first I didn’t answer my phone and it kept ringing and ringing. Finally, I answered it and it was the Clallam County coroner.” Her son, Marcus......
Story by Sgt. Ryan Tatum | 50th Public Affairs Detachment | 02.12.2018
From high school sweethearts to Army Soldiers – Sgt. Karrington Austin and Spc. Dominique Austin, both assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, have been dedicated to each other for six years with no end in sight. Although married life is tough for any couple, dual-military romances face unique obstacles but can withstand the......
Story by Sgt. John Carkeet IV | 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) | 04.14.2017
Courageous citizen. Inspirational leader. Loyal husband. Loving father. These were just a few words shared by hundreds of Soldiers, friends and loved ones who gathered at First United Methodist Church in Oviedo, Fla., April 14, 2017, to mourn the loss and honor the life of Army Maj. Gen. Francisco A. Espaillat....
Story by Senior Airman Jaeda Tookes | 341st Missile Wing | 12.08.2016
I have heard various people say the first year of marriage is the hardest. My husband and I have been married for a little over a year, and it has not always been butterflies and rainbows....
Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Calvert | 1st Cavalry Division | 04.07.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – Many Soldiers are unsung heroes who complete their day-to-day missions not seeking praise, and even fewer receive the admiration they often deserve....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 09.29.2015
More than 300 Marines and sailors attended the performance “Domestic Violence: The Musical” at the Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 29....