Story by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 09.12.2019
People get tattoos for many different reasons. For some, it is about style and design, while others tell a story through their ink. One’s ink can carry meaning, a story, showing individuality. This is why the same image of a tattoo can carry a different meaning to anyone who sees it. For Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, his tattoos are a......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Lenahan | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 02.10.2018
SAN DIEGO – The Gary Sinise Foundation "Invincible Spirit Festival" brought food, fun, and rock-n-roll to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Feb. 10....
Story by Maj. Ebony Gay | 80th Training Command (Reserve) | 10.01.2017
LAS VEGAS - Some people attend concerts for what may be a once in a lifetime chance to see their favorite artists, while others may simply want to enjoy a relaxing evening of entertainment. But what does one do when a peaceful musical performance is abruptly ignited by a horrific event? A heroic Soldier put his military training and instincts into action during a time of terrifying crisis that......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chidi Amadi | Naval District Washington | 09.27.2017
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Air Force District of Washington commemorated their service’s 70th birthday with an Air Force Tattoo ceremony on the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) ceremonial lawn Sept. 14....
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Russell Rhodes Jr | AFN Naples | 08.18.2017
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the world's largest military marching band expedition where bands from around the world come together to perform with one another. Petty Officer Russell Rhodes has the story on who was there representing the United States....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer | 182nd Airlift Wing | 02.07.2017
Changes to the Air Force’s recruiting policy on tattoos, eczema, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, asthma and pre-service marijuana use took effect Feb. 1, now allowing some previously disqualified recruits the opportunity to enlist. “We are always looking at our policies and, when appropriate, adjusting them to ensure a broad scope of individuals are eligible to serve. These......
Story by Airman 1st Class James Thompson | 432nd Wing | 02.01.2017
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Culture is an ever-changing manifestation of arts and intellect. It allows for people of all shapes, ethnicities and backgrounds alike to express themselves through tattoos where their pride, beliefs or imaginative elements are forever inked in their skin....
Story by Cpl. Justin Glandon-Hall | AFN Iwakuni | 12.21.2015
When not in combat, what is the biggest concern for a United States Marine?