Oct 30, 2009 | The United States Army
12 semifinalists selected for Operation Rising Star singing contest
Twelve members of the U.S. military Family have been selected to compete in the final week of competition in the Operation Rising Star singing contest, scheduled for Nov.
Boeing Donates C-17 Fuselage to US Army for Air-Load Training
LONG BEACH, Calif.- Boeing [ NYSE: BA ] transported a 170-foot-long C-17 Globemaster III fuselage by tractor-trailer from its facility in Long Beach to Seal Beach, Calif., and then by ship to Fort Lee, Va.
Kirsten Bertsch '10 was awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement at Fort Eustis Aug.
Virginia troops active in Afghanistan
Hundreds of soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines from Virginia are serving in Afghanistan, and many more have been boots on the ground there.
40 years later, woman honored for pulling kids from fire
Gisela Hemphill was a 31-year-old Army wife in Newport News, Va., the day she ran into a neighbor's burning trailer home and emerged with two young children moments before fire engulfed their home.
Military Citizens of the Year named
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance annually awards Military Citizens of the Year for their exemplary military traits and commitment to the greater Williamsburg community.
Army keeps strengthening family support
Palmer said Family Readiness Group leaders serve a vital role of providing a direct link between families and the commander.
Spec. 4 Rodney Prevey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prevey of 93 Walker St., is back at Fort Campbell, Ky., the Army said today, after taking part in Exercise Eagle Redoub at Cumberland Lake, Ky.
Governor's candidates take aim at military vote
Roughly one in 10 Virginians is a veteran; and more than 150,000 active military personnel live in a state of 7.7 million people.
McDonnell: A life moored by values
It had been a long, demanding week for Bob McDonnell, and 20 hours of campaigning on a warm September day afforded him no rest.
SE Centennial Lectureship features Major General James Chambers
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will continue its 2009 centennial celebration on Oct.
Cheating crackdown includes reporting others
When Michelle came home from Iraq 14 months ago, she started getting serious about her career.
Howards Grove native falls short in Army competition
Sgt. Sarah Haskins, a signals analyst with the U.S. Army's Space and Missile Defense Command, did not win the Army's Best Warrior competition.
Three Army posts transform to joint bases
An Army installation in New Jersey and two in Virginia officially transformed Thursday to become part of new joint bases.
Major General Chambers to speak at SE Centennial lectureship
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will continue its 2009 centennial celebration on Oct.
Base merger means new, lengthy name and, hopefully, savings
Loading... 1 of 2 A ceremony marking the beginning of a new base was at the east campus of the newly christened Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, formerly Fort Story.
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