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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 ...
City parade honors nation's warriors
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.
Gates, Casey Welcome New Army Secretary
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.
Soldier gets Silver Star 45 years after wartime action
An award more than 45 years in the making was finally received Oct. 28, as retired Brig.
Community Health, Craft Fair all in one
A retiree, Pam Campbell, entertains as Duffles the Clown for attendees of the annual Health, Community Support and Craft Fair.
Brig. Gen. Jack Nicholson awarded Silver Star for action in Vietnam
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.
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.
Long-delayed Silver Star to be awarded
It wasn't American soldiers that Capt. Jack Nicholson went to rescue one night in December 1963.
Samoan community in metro D.C. area holds memorial service, initiates aid drive
Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii shakes hands with Dr. Tapaautasi Erika Puni. Looking on are representatives of the National Conference of State Societies and president of the American Samoa Society, Mrs.
Japanese Col. performs with Army Band
Col. Akira Takeda, commander and conductor of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band, leads the U.S. Army Band's Concert Band in a rehearsal Tuesday at Fort Myer's Brucker Hall.
Citizen Journalism: First joint base created by Brac
In accordance with the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendations, the first joint base in the Department of Defense was created Oct.
Slaying victim's ashes laid to rest
William Bennett's family received a bit of closure Oct. 19, when he was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery in a 9 a.m. full military ceremony.
JBM-HH hosts retirees with expo, concert
The U.S. Army Chorus performs at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Retiree Appreciation Day Oct.9 at the Fort Myer Community Center.
Year of the Noncommissioned Officer - Spotlight NCO
Sgt. 1st Class Vilaykone Saynorath Years of service: 15 Current position: Event Coordinator/Catering Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge Current unit: Office of the Administrative Assistant Component: Army Current location: The Pentagon Hometown: Kannapolis, N.C. Born in: Vientiane, Laos Age: 34 Now a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army, her father ...
Dick VanSise, manager of support services for the Fort Myer Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association, makes the first donation to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's Combined Federal Campaign.
U.S. Army Band's Halloween Concert with Local Dance Studio
" 2 THE POINTE Academy of the Arts ", an Alexandria dance studio, will be performing with The United States Army Band on their Downrange "Deranged" concerts.
Guard retires UH-1 Huey after 50 years of service
The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired in a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va., by the Army National Guard "The UH-1, more than any other helicopter or any item of equipment, became the symbol of Vietnam," Maj.
A retirement ceremony took place Friday, October 2, 2009, at Summerall Field, Fort Myer, Virginia.
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