Army veteran’s hobby ignites competitive drive, wins amateur contest By Joseph Lacdan, Army News Service With his years on the football field and wrestling mat long behind him, Jerry Conway didn’t expect to find himself in another competitive sport following retirement from the Army. Once an avid runner, two serious knee surgeries meant he could …
Trump Visits Southern Command for Briefing on Campaign Against Drugs JULY 10, 2020 | BY JIM GARAMONE, DOD NEWS President Donald J. Trump traveled to Florida this morning for a briefing on what he said has been a successful operation to cut the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper …
A homeowner was in his home playing video games when he heard the sound of intruders crashing into his home. He grabbed his Glock 9mm pistol, which he kept nearby. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco Sheriff office reported on incident in an arrest report, adding that the homeowner exercised his 2nd Amendment rights. Preliminary information indicates …
Green Beret Master Sgt. Andrew ‘Andy’ Christian Marckesano succumbed to the demons that haunted him after six tours in Afghanistan. Friends said that he was suffering from PTSD. This week he committed suicide. In Afghanistan, he served with the 82nd Airborne and the Ranger regiment. He had also deployed on six other overseas missions, Fox …
Military personnel from all three services took part in the ceremonies VIDEO: “We’ll Meet Again” is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. The song is one of the most famous of the Second World War era, and resonated …
American Contractor Charged as Part of Theft Ring Responsible for Stealing Government Equipment from U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan A three-count indictment was returned today in the Eastern District of Virginia, charging an American military contractor for her alleged role in a theft ring on a military installation in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Acting Assistant Attorney General …
