The Redstone Rocket

‘We are right in the trenches with our Soldiers’

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:32:01 +0000

There’s a reason why Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Leon Kircher wears the combat action badge, airborne and air assault pins on his uniform. And it has more to do with his Soldiers than with his own accomplishments. Kircher wants Soldiers to know – with one glimpse at those pins – that this chaplain walks in the same boots worn by Soldiers.

Community lends hand for homeless veterans

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:03:31 +0000

They dedicated their lives to protecting the life, liberty and freedom of their country. Now their country is standing up for them.

AMC commander shares philosophy, opportunities

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:59:53 +0000

The Army Materiel Command held the first town hall and recognition ceremony under its new leadership Thursday at the Von Braun III auditorium. AMC commander Gen. Dennis Via gathered his work force to express gratitude, share his leadership philosophy, and explain the opportunities and challenges ahead for the AMC team.

AMC provides for troops, employees and more

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:03:48 +0000

Supporting two wars, contingency operations and relocating nearly 11,000 employees was the "norm" for employees in the Army Materiel Command during the 2000s. From the moment tragedy rocked our nation Sept. 11, 2001, AMC was there to support the all-volunteer force that fought and is still fighting for the United States of America.

Veteran couple made difference in Vietnam War

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:12:46 +0000

They may not remember her name, but they remember her kindness. As a member of the Army Nurse Corps, Barb Pendleton tended to the wounded and comforted the dying in Vietnam. For 12 hours a day, six days a week she bathed them, held their hands, changed their IVs and wrote letters home to their mothers. Little did she know when she left Vietnam in 1969 that her job was not quite finished.

‘I made it through my struggle’

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:42:25 +0000

Donna Johnson is a beautiful reminder that breast cancer isn’t a death sentence. With a sunshiny smile, warm brown eyes and hair that spins in curls around her face, this healthy 53-year-old stands as a personal victory banner against a disease that affects one in every eight U.S. women.

Screenings, shots and a healthy dose of appreciation

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:39:15 +0000

To show their appreciation for the sacrifices of the beneficiaries they serve, Fox Army Health Center will hold a health fair at The Summit Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. "Retiree Appreciation Day is a great opportunity for us to reach our heroes, retirees and their family members, to inform them about new initiatives, changes in services and wellness educational topics provided at Fox," Col. William Darby, commander of Fox Army Health Center, said.

Launcher system gets 30-year sendoff

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:33:46 +0000

The guest of honor remained quiet throughout the retirement ceremony as the speakers described accomplishments from 30 years of service. No one expected a word from the honoree, who earned the nickname "Steel Rain" out of respect from Iraqi troops during Operation Desert Storm. After all, an artillery launcher does its talking on the battlefield.

One Stop outshines weather with grand opening

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:30:36 +0000

Not even rain clouds could dampen the excitement among the crowd who gathered Sept. 18 to usher in a new era of customer service during a ribbon cutting at the One Stop. Though the ribbon cutting was moved inside, there were plenty of smiles, laughter and words of "congratulations" to seemingly keep the threat of rain at bay and bring a ray of sunshine inside for a ceremony that officially opened Team Redstone’s One Stop for human resources services.

Army provides rewarding careers for Soldier couple

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:58:34 +0000

With every promotion, the Marzan couple has asked each other "What do you think?" Most often, those promotions have come with Sgt. 1st Class Tanya Savell-Marzan’s career. An Army cook turned enlisted aide for general officers, her career has offered plenty of opportunities that have also provided a progressive medical career path for her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Victor Marzan.