Fort Myer News

Several years ago, Rochester resident Nick Majerus felt he had reached a crossroads with his hobby: it was either build an addition to house his growing collection of model airplanes, tanks and ships, or take his hobby in a new direction.

On the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, veterans of that conflict were recognized by the countries whose freedom they helped secure.

NORTH ISLAND, Calif., Oct. 26, 2009 - The commissioning of the USS Makin Island marks a new and significant chapter in the U.S. Navy, noted the commander of the Pacific Fleet.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALLISON SHELLEY/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Capt. Mariah Kochavi, who is recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from a stroke suffered more than a year ago while mountain climbing, rides her horse on a road through Fort Myer.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Blair sits tall in a saddle that has been used by soldiers since before World War I. Today he is riding Bud, a jet-black horse whose usual job is leading caissons through the somber funeral ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery With his crew cut and his Marine Corps windbreaker, Sgt.

28 at Manor Care Dulaney nursing home in Towson of injuries suffered two years ago in an automobile accident.

They cost between $11 and $16 and so far are approved for more than 75 active, National Guard and Reserve units.

WHEN John Landry takes his romanian sheepdogs for a walk along the boardwalk of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, everyone stops to look.

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Wayne must contact 1st Lt.

Retired Army Maj. Jeremiah Pietrovito, 88, of Stafford County died Saturday, Nov.

Retired Army Col. Chris Keegan, a shoe salesman for a Cincinnati department store when drafted in 1941, helped lead the most highly decorated unit for its size and length of service during combat in World War II.

Paying tribute Army Sgt. Christine L. Leahy, a 1996 graduate of South Lyon High School, was one of more than 300 Army soldiers who participated in the "Spirit of America 2009" performance to the citizens of Fairfax, Va., Columbus, Ohio, and in Providence, R.I. The performers paid tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the American Soldier, who ...

After a nearly 20-year absence from the Army, Robert Zollars decided it was time to get back into military shape with the hopes of being sent to Iraq.

John M. McHugh, the 21st secretary of the Army, was welcomed to the Army Family in a ceremony at Fort Myer's Conmy Hall Monday.

Installation Management Command said farewell to its first commanding general Monday and welcomed Lt.

The new Army secretary received an official welcome from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and the Armya s top uniformed officer today at a ceremony held in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va.

An award more than 45 years in the making was finally received Oct. 28, as retired Brig.

A retiree, Pam Campbell, entertains as Duffles the Clown for attendees of the annual Health, Community Support and Craft Fair.

General John Cushman , left, salutes Brigadier Gen. Jack Nicholson , right, after pinning on the Silver Star that Nicholson earned for his service over 40 years ago in Vietnam during a ceremony at Ft.

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.