News from Wilkins-Cloues-Bigelow-Pearson Post #39 and Unit #39

Caring for Airmen is the "Bottom Line"

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donely addressed Legion delegates at the recent American Legion Annual Convention.

Caring for airmen is the 'bottom line'

The American Legion - September 1, 2010

Speaking at The American Legion's 92nd National Convention in Milwaukee, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said that providing for airmen and their families will continue to be the service branch's "bottom line." He said it was "not only the right thing to do for our airmen, it is the smart thing to do for our Air Force."

Terrorism Monument

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Members of Post 35 stand by a memorial, to be unveiled on Monday, September 11, to honor those who died in the global war on terrorism. From left: Ralph Fatello, George Masten, John Barvenik & Joe Kutt.

Hampton's Post #35

Prepares to Dedicate Monument

By Liz Premo, Atlantic News Staff Writer
Atlantic News, Friday, August 11, 2006

HAMPTON -- Anyone passing by American Legion Post #35's hall at 69 High Street in Hampton has likely seen some changes taking place on the patch of lawn in front of the building.
That's because preparations are being made for the installation and eventual dedication of Post #35's Global War on Terrorism Memorial Monument.

U.S.S. KEARSARGE NEWS

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

USS Kearsarge LHD-3 at sea

U.S.S. KEARSARGE NEWS

METOC Ensures Weather Is Not A Guessing Game

USS KEARSARGE At Sea (NNS) -- Aerographer's mates (AGs) aboard amphibious assualt ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are critical for mission success.

AGs aboard Kearsarge provided crucial forecasting and analysis of the weather while the ship conducted daily operations during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

The crew of the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) shop aboard Kearsarge is responsible for collecting, recording and analyzing meteorological and oceanographic information. AGs make visual and instrumental observations of weather and sea conditions, prepare up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic data, and provide weather forecasts and warnings.

LOCAL MUSEUMS OFFER BLUE STAR PROGRAM

paul@violette.com (Paul E Violette) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Blue Star Museum Program

In Warner, the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and the New Hampshire Telephone Museum both offer this program during the summer of 2010.

This free admission program is available to active duty military and their immediate family members, which includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard.

ARMY CHIEF VISITS TROOPS

paul@violette.com (Paul E Violette) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. displays some holiday spirit Dec. 21, as he speaks to the Soldiers of 1st Armored Division in Germany, about their role in their upcoming deployment to Iraq and how the Afghanistan troop surge will affect it.

WIESBADEN ARMY AIRFIELD, Germany -

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. braved snow and bone-chilling wind Dec. 21, to speak to the Soldiers of 1st Armored Division about their role in their upcoming deployment to Iraq and how the Afghanistan troop surge will affect it.

He emphasized that their role and that of other units under the leadership of Gen. Raymond Odierno, Multinational Force- Iraq commander, will assist and advise the Iraqis as they continue to secure their own nation.

Casey has traveled around the world in the past couple of weeks, including visits to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. During one visit to Soldiers of 1st Cavalry Division, who 1st Armored Division will replace, he seemed pleased by what he saw. "I was amazed with the commitment and zeal the Soldiers currently deployed to Iraq exhibited," Casey said. "We have a seasoned Army that is committed to its mission."

Helicopter Protection Enters New Era

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Defense Department is kicking off a program to design, build and demonstrate prototypes of the Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) to protect U.S. Navy and Marine Corps helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft from dumb and smart weapons.

The two current competitors are Lockheed Martin and the team of Alliant Techsystems (ATK), BAE Systems and Goodrich. The teams were awarded two 16-month Navy contracts.