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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tempe honors new military recruits at 10th annual Community Salutes event
The Brief The City of Tempe recently honored local military recruits at its 10th annual Community Salutes event. Young men and women are enlisting in various branches, including the Navy and Army. Recruits shared their motivations for joining, citing family tradition, skill development, and service to the country. TEMPE, Ariz. - The next generation of recruits are preparing to serve the country, and the city of Tempe is saluting them for their sacrifice at the annual Tempe Community Salutes event. These young men and women are making a decision that will not only change their lives but also make a difference in their country. For Alianna Collins, the decision was an easy one. What they're saying "Both of my parents are in the military, so I've known for a couple years that that was something I wanted to do," Collins said. Collins enlisted in the Navy, specifically the nuclear program, which involves a lot of science and math. But it's a challenge she's ready to take on. "That's stuff that I've always been pretty good at in school, so I think I'd enjoy it," she added. "This is our 10th anniversary of Community Salutes right here for the Tempe Center for the Arts, and it really is important for us to recognize the young men and women who are going to serve in our armed services, quite frankly," said Mayor Corey Woods. As for first-generation recruit Simeon Turutin, he's joining the Army. "I decided to join as a 68 Whiskey, get some training, going forth as a combat medic and hopefully develop some skills in the outside world as well back in civilian life and just serve my country and do what I need to do," Turutin said. Grant Jordan is also joining the Army. Later, he hopes to work for the CIA or the FBI. "It's always something I've wanted to do, but it's more so service to my country and bettering myself as a person," Jordan said. What's next No matter where their journey takes them, the city of Tempe is behind them every step of the way. "It feels wonderful to know that there are young men and women right here in the city of Tempe who are coming out of our local high schools, who are choosing to join the armed forces," Mayor Woods said. "We know that they are actually choosing whether it's the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, they're choosing to give back to their country in such an incredible way."
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Army Sergeant Majors being urged to stop shouting at sensitive troops and instead replicate one famous leader
ARMY Sergeant Majors are being urged to stop shouting at sensitive recruits, we can reveal. Rather than barking orders like in war film Full Metal Jacket, they are encouraged to be more like mild-mannered David Beckham. 1 Regimental Sergeant Majors have traditionally been feared as they are responsible for enforcing Army discipline. But Warrant Officer 1st Class Matt Howarth, head of the Army's Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, told Soldier Magazine: 'There are people who believe the drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket is what we're like. 'But the era when people shouted and screamed is long gone — for me, the picture of a good leader is more like David Beckham who never seemed to raise his voice.' In 1987 film Full Metal Jacket Gunnery Sergeant Hartman bullies a bunch of Vietnam recruits. Similarly, in 1970s It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Windsor Davies played fiery Battery Sgt Major Williams. By contrast, former England footie ace Beckham hardly ever lost his temper on the pitch. But WO1 Ciar Crow reckoned: 'You'd need to convince me that Beckham is the ideal model. 'My assumption is that he is a good leader but I'm not sure he has 'a good telling off' in him. 'People need to know Hartman is in you even if he doesn't often appear. 'It's no good if all you do is shout, though. My style is more of the disappointed dad.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
18-05-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Suicide Attacker in Somali Capital Kills 13 at a Military Recruitment Center
A suicide bomber in the Somali capital on Sunday targeted young recruits waiting to register at a military camp, killing at least 13 and wounded 21 others, witnesses said. Mogadishu has been repeatedly targeted by the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which has waged an insurgency for over a decade. The group frequently attacks military and government sites. 'There was a loud explosion, and immediately people began running in all directions. Bodies were everywhere,' said Abdulkadir Hassan Mohamed, a tuk-tuk driver who witnessed the blast. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. A soldier identified only as Hussein, who was part of the camp's guard unit, told The Associated Press that many young recruits were waiting patiently in line. "The explosion was devastating. I saw many casualties. The attacker disguised himself as a recruit before blowing himself up,' he said. He said the dead included five civilian passers-by. A similar attack in July 2023 at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu killed 25 soldiers and wounded 70. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for that attack.
Washington Post
18-05-2025
- Washington Post
Suicide attacker in Somali capital kills 13 at a military recruitment center
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A suicide bomber in the Somali capital on Sunday targeted young recruits waiting to register at a military camp, killing at least 13 and wounded 21 others, witnesses said. Mogadishu has been repeatedly targeted by the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which has waged an insurgency for over a decade. The group frequently attacks military and government sites as part of its effort to impose its strict interpretation of Islamic law. 'There was a loud explosion, and immediately people began running in all directions. Bodies were everywhere,' said Abdulkadir Hassan Mohamed, a tuk-tuk driver who witnessed the blast. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. A soldier identified only as Hussein, who was part of the camp's guard unit, told The Associated Press that many young recruits were waiting patiently in line. 'The explosion was devastating. I saw many casualties. The attacker disguised himself as a recruit before blowing himself up,' he said. He said the dead included five civilian passers-by. A similar attack in July 2023 at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu killed 25 soldiers and wounded 70. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for that attack.
The Independent
18-05-2025
- The Independent
Suicide attacker in Somali capital kills 13 at a military recruitment center
A suicide bomber in the Somali capital on Sunday targeted young recruits waiting to register at a military camp, killing at least 13 and wounded 21 others, witnesses said. Mogadishu has been repeatedly targeted by the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which has waged an insurgency for over a decade. The group frequently attacks military and government sites as part of its effort to impose its strict interpretation of Islamic law. 'There was a loud explosion, and immediately people began running in all directions. Bodies were everywhere,' said Abdulkadir Hassan Mohamed, a tuk-tuk driver who witnessed the blast. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. A soldier identified only as Hussein, who was part of the camp's guard unit, told The Associated Press that many young recruits were waiting patiently in line. "The explosion was devastating. I saw many casualties. The attacker disguised himself as a recruit before blowing himself up,' he said. He said the dead included five civilian passers-by. A similar attack in July 2023 at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu killed 25 soldiers and wounded 70. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for that attack.
