Profile: Life in the Armed Forces articles from December 1 2003

Profile: Life in the Armed Forces archives from December 1 2003

High school seniors: not too early to think of future.(From The Top)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... During the holidays, you will likely hear from friends and family the age-old question: So, what are you going to do after graduation? You essentially have three good options: higher education, enter the work force or join the military....

Sea mammals help Navy defend against underwater attack.(News & Information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- The U.S. Navy has formed a new alliance with dolphins and sea lions in an effort to better protect ships and ports around the world. Much more than your typical Sea World entertainers, these dolphins and sea lions are dedicated...

Hall of Fame quarterback, NASCAR driver visit Pentagon.(News & Information)(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- National Football League Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw and NASCAR drivers Casey Atwood and Armando Fitz toured the Pentagon and signed autographs for fans. Bradshaw and his FitzBradshaw Racing Team partner, Fitz,...

Military athletes honored on cereal box.(News & Information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... FORT LEE, Va. -- Five military athletes were honored in September by being featured on the covers of Cheerios boxes. The Armed Forces Sports Office teamed with corporate partner General Mills to honor five armed forces athletes on a 2003...

Army's Jessica Lynch home.(News & Information)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ELIZABETH, W.V. -- "It's great to be home," Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch told hundreds of well-wishers who lined the streets of Elizabeth, W. Va., to welcome the former prisoner of war. Flags, signs and yellow ribbons awaited the young soldier...

The engines are screaming around you, as you look down and realize you're strapped into a chair. As you look to the left, things become clearer. You're in some sort of plane.(C2-A GREYHOUND CARRIER ON BOARD DELIVERY AIRCRAFT)
December 1, 2003... Glancing behind, you see what looks like various boxes and other packages, all packed in a large, metallic cage. You can just make out the small corridor leading to the cockpit. You can hear people talking. Suddenly the plane banks left....

Profiles: boatswain's mate.(Third Class Justin Schnute)(Brief Article)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Boatswain's mate Third Class Justin Schnute BASIC TRAINING: Cape May, N.J. ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING: Yorktown, Va. Why did you join the Coast Guard? After 9/11 I felt that I needed to do more for my country and what...

Life in the fast lane ...(United States Marine Corps Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team)
December 1, 2003... On-call 24 hours a day protecting high-level officials, nuclear assets, ships and embassies. A constant training cycle to achieve perfection on missions so vital that national security depends on you. All of these things describe the task of...

Welcome to Fort Lewis: where the lifestyle rewards are like no place else.
December 1, 2003... It's no secret that a happy worker is a productive worker and this trait is no different for members of today's armed forces. Quality of life is as much a concern to the soldiers who serve in the Army as it is to Americans working in the...

Army life abroad.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Being in the Army requires a sense of adventure. Whether a soldier is stationed somewhere in the United States, or any number of places abroad like Europe or Asia, he's destined to see new things from a new perspective. Sgt. Maj. J.C....

Around the services.(airforce rescue drill)
December 1, 2003... Staff Sgt. Zachary Gyokeres, a flight engineer, 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., watches for power lines and other hazards during a training exercise at Desert Rescue XI, Aug. 13th. The joint-service combat search and rescue...