Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/09/coast-guard-crew-makes-emergency-landing-after-bird-strike.html A bird strike forced a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter to make an emergency landing in Miami on Thursday.
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This Iraq War Veteran Didn’t Just See ‘Water by the Spoonful.’ He Lived It
Source: https://www.military.com/off-duty/2018/03/09/iraq-war-veteran-didnt-just-see-water-spoonful-he-lived-it.html Marine veteran Elliot Ruiz is the inspiration for his cousin Quiara Alegria Hudes’ play “Water by the Spoonful.”
This Airman, Dad Is a Hero for His Own Daughter
Source: https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2018/03/09/airman-dad-hero-his-own-daughter.html Parents aren’t always a donor match. But he was.
Two A-10 Pilots Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for ISIS Fight
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/09/two-10-pilots-awarded-distinguished-flying-cross-isis-fight.html Two A-10 pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for providing close-air support to U.S. Army forces.
Could This Be the First Female Carrier CO in History?
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/09/could-be-first-female-carrier-co-history.html Bauernschmidt made history in 2016 when she became the first female executive officer of a U.S. Navy carrier.
Gov? Vet Preference Hiring Program May Move to Private Sector
Source: https://www.military.com/hiring-veterans/resources/vet-preference-hiring-program-may-move-to-private-sector.html Many businesses are familiar with the veterans’ preference hiring system that local, state and federal governments use to e
Her Air Force Career Began with a Dare; Now She’s a Wing Commander
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/09/her-air-force-career-began-dare-now-shes-wing-commander.html Growing up on a farm had big effects on Col. Leslie Maher, the new commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott AFB.
The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com — March 9, 2018
Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/09/most-read-stories-week-militarycom-march-9-2018.html Here’s a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
To Arms! – The Deployment of Troops I THE GREAT WAR – Week 3
Source: http://youtu.be/1gHIykUyBb0 http://youtu.be/1gHIykUyBb0
The first few days of war were a combination of failed organisation and chaos. The Austro-Hungarian supreme command lacks combat experience, and their irrational actions in Serbia are causing…
‘Drop It on Their Heads’: StratCom’s Launch-Phase Missile Defense Plan
Source: https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/02/28/drop-it-their-heads-stratcoms-launch-phase-missile-defense-plan.html The nation needs directed-energy weapons to take out enemy missiles on launch, the head of StratCom says.