November 11th is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served in our military. While the citizens of this country could never do enough to show their gratitude to Veterans, over the last several years, government projects, corporate events and individual personal […]
Navy pilots in Virginia got the first glimpse of the F-35C at Naval Air Station Oceana. But when will they get to fly one? The F-35C multi-role stealth fighter is the most advanced aircraft in production. But considering budget constraints, as well as the F-35 Lightning II’s current price tag (up to $116 million per […]
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, three U.S. Sailors were attacked in Istanbul, Turkey. The trio were on liberty from the USS Ross (DDG-71). A Youtube video of the attack shows the assault on the unsuspecting service members. A group of fifteen to twenty young adult males approach the sailors and made the following declaration: “You […]
The loss of any life is never easy. But there is something more devastating about a situation when a Veteran survives their enlistment, only to be gunned down in their own neighborhood after returning home. Just months removed from his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army, Francisco (Frankie) Garcia was killed by a gunshot wound […]
The U.S. military is preparing to defend its nation against the Ebola Virus. The Department of Defense formed a 30-member team, comprised of ten critical care nurses, ten noncritical care in-patient nurses, five physicians who have experience with internal medicine, critical care and infectious disease, and five other healthcare professionals with infection control specialties. The […]
Members of the Utah National Guard are in hot water after allowing a video, complete with bikini-clad women riding tanks and firing high powered weapons, to be shot on their installation. An internal investigation conducted on Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah, found that a film crew shooting a risqué “behind the scenes” video of a […]
It can be argued that the function of the Air Force’s nuclear missile community is among the most sensitive operations in the entire U.S. military. But recently, issues with discipline, leadership, morale and training have plagued the USAF commands in charge of nuclear missiles. Consequently, two nuclear commanders were fired and a third was disciplined. […]
A group of US Army soldiers are under quarantine after assignment in Africa. About a dozen Army personnel are currently under quarantine for 21 days in Vicenza, Italy. The measure is just a precaution. None of the personnel have yet to display any signs that they have contracted the Ebola virus. The group, including Major […]
Music is a very important part of celebrating holidays. Just as carols can bring out the spirit of Christmas, a good patriotic anthem can get an American’s blood pumping for their country during patriotic holidays, including Veterans Day and Independence Day. Michael Souders, a music teacher at Colonial Heights, Virginia’s Tussing Elementary School, has been […]
Military Connection would like to thank all who have served their country this Veterans day. Each year, November 11th is reserved as a federal holiday intended to celebrate all of those who served in the U.S. military. The origins of Veterans Day can be traced back to 1919, when, at the end of World War […]
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