Sentences with phrase «military post»

Both countries had maintained military posts in the disputed region.

We have transformed historic military posts into thriving national parks.

Roman centurion Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton), whose pop is a senator (Torin Thatcher), outbids the perverted heir to the empire Caligula (Jay Robinson) in a Roman market auction to purchase the educated Greek slave Demetrius (Victor Mature), he finds himself transferred to the troublesome military post at Jerusalem

In advance of the ribbon - cutting on June 14, the Chronicle features on its front page an in - depth look at the remarkable rehabilitation and transformation of Fort Baker from military post to a beautiful national park that «looks like something out of a postcard.»

With significant cuts to the numbers of military posts in recent years, there are large numbers of ex-service personnel now entering the job market.

Fund advances an important era of park building and the ongoing «post to park» conversion of the Presidio — an era begun in 1994 when this former military post became part of the Golden Gate National Parks.

The city began as a western frontier military post in 1817 and would later become well known for its role in the settling of the...

Beyond these, there are over 400 overseas military posts in almost every corner of what we used to call «The Free World».

Harker Heights is located just nine miles from Fort Hood, one of the largest U.S. military posts in the world and most famous for the tragic shootings that took place in 2009 and 2014.

The fort began as a large military post and reservation and holds the graves of Geronimo and other Indian leaders.

This serene corner of San Francisco is the oldest continuously used military post in the nation — and it's also one of the most beautiful.

The checkpoint was your typical third world military post.

A reminder: The Army on Aug. 7 denied requests from New York congressional members to change the names of Stonewall Jackson Drive and General Lee Avenue on the Fort Hamilton Army Base, the city's only active military post.

«PCS has been working on a coherent programme for defence that identifies and reduces waste; frees up service personnel to serve in the front line by civilianising non essential military posts and eliminating unnecessary external expenditure.

At an American military post in South Korea, the soldiers know exactly what they're dealing with.

A troubled family must face the facts when something goes terribly wrong at their son's desolate military post in «Foxtrot.»

The Presidio became a preeminent military post under the U.S. Army before it became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1994.

The Bay Area military posts received a flood of new Congressional funding, to help revitalized the seacoast fortifications.

His upbringing saw him relocate to military posts throughout the world, where he stopped to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Eastern New Mexico University in May of 2000, and thereafter his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in May of 2003.

August 28: Welcome to the Presidio Exhibit Two galleries explore the Presidio story — how it was transformed from military post to national park, and what lies ahead in the future.

Drum, whose economy is dominated by the ripple effects of military postings and spending; and Kingston, where healthcare, banking and tourism are large employers.

«This is an opportunity to shape what will be a park site for the ages, and which will also allow a cohesive and rich visitor experience of the resources of this former military post.»

It is well known as a western frontier military post and is the location of the new United States Marshals Service National Museum.

Currently, absentee ballots are only permitted if a voter has a specific reason, like being out of the state on Election Day or having an overseas military posting.

Each service of the U.S. military posted the lowest number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents in 2012 — although motorcycle - related fatalities continues to be a leading cause of death among service members unrelated to war, according to a new study of a15 - year surveillance period.

He was an Army draftsman during World War II and spent time in a hospital after encountering racial taunts at military posts in the South.

Military posts are like cities.

«One thing about being on a military post is that kids don't have that much time to meet other kids in the local community, so traveling instead of being on post was huge for them as a way to bond with the local community and the kids really enjoy it,» says Agbayani of the impact of the travel basketball program.

Among the measures being unveiled today was a blueprint doubling France's budget for military satellites, drones and surveillance equipment, while at the same time a sixth of France's 320,000 military posts are to be shed and troop numbers are to be reduced by 50,000 to 224,000.

Drum, whose economy is dominated by the ripple effects of military postings and spending; and Kingston, where healthcare, banking and tourism are large employers,» E.J. McMahon wrote on the center's Torch blog.

A source who is conversant with the development confided that the well - armed bandits stormed a military post at Doka, an area between Funtua and Birnin Gwari and killed the soldiers on the spot and the bodies of the slain soldiers have been dumped in a mortuary.

Okojie said that the raid, which was aimed at apprehending the masterminds of the attack on a military post at Nembe jetty, took place on August 13.

Because of its close location to the military post, Fort Hood is the city's principal employer and plays a vital role in the community.

It was in constant use as a military post for two centuries, first for Spain, then for a newly independent Mexico, and finally for the United States from 1846 until 1994.

When the Presidio's closure as a military post was announced, the late Walter A. Haas, Jr. served on the Presidio Council, a group of national volunteers advising the early transition from «post to park.»

Long a Pacific Coast fortress, Fort Baker turned from a military post into a 350 - acre national park site in 2002.

As special assistant to the National Park Service, he was assigned to support the conversion of the Presidio from military post to national park.

The Presidio: Formerly a military post, the Presidio is now a national park site and recreational paradise featuring spectacular vistas, beautiful trails, and historic and architectural treasures.

For more than two centuries the Presidio was a military post — the famed defender of the Golden Gate.

Fort Funston This former military post is renowned as a dog - friendly destination.

From the restoration of Crissy Field, to the conversions of the Presidio and Fort Baker from military posts to national parks, the revitalization of Lands End, and establishment of one of the nation's foremost environmental youth centers, Greg, along with his partners at the National Park Service and Presidio Trust and the staff of the Parks Conservancy, has preserved our national park treasures and built a community dedicated to preserving these lands forever,» Lind added.

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA - 08), Speaker of the House; Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (CA - 06); Congressman John Murtha (PA - 12); and Congressman Ralph Regula (OH - 16) championed the Fort Baker project and will lead the Flag Day celebration to commemorate the 10 - year transformation of Fort Baker from a former military post to a national park site for all.