Facts and figures from Major Hawks’ congressional testimony.
Being Prepared In preparation for Hurricane Katrina, the Army staged personnel and equipment in the states adjacent to the primary strike zone. Specifically, we: Loaded meals on 72 mobile canteens, each capable of providing 5,000 hot meals per day, and two 54-footmobile
Congressional testimony of service
Major Todd Hawks details Army’s response to Hurricane Katrina and recommends changes for future at congressional hearing. On Tuesday, December 13, 2005 Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-MN), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight of the House Committee on Ways and Means,
Changes of appointment announced
Major Ralph E. Hood, secretary for Personnel, recently announced the following changes of appointment on behalf of the Territorial Commander, Commissioner Philip Swyers. Territorial Headquarters, Business Administration—Major Audrey Madsen, Assistant to the Territorial Finance Secretary, effective February 1. College for Officer Training—Captain
Territory launches Six in 06 campaign
Sunday school makes a difference in young lives. Eight-year-old Debbie Haynes lived in a broken home where drug and alcohol abuse and the dysfunction that goes with it were the norm. To look at her, the term “at risk” would be
Phoenix kids Cycle for Success
Subway Kids & Sports helps kids of the Southwest’s shelters cycle into the New Year. by Rachel Southard - A Phoenix firefighter assists a young bicyclist with his helmet. All the children staying in the Southwest Divison’s Kaiser Family Homeless Shelter and
Pomona sets goal to grow biblically savvy in 2006
Reading program takes corps through the Bible in one year. by Jennifer Perine, Captain - A new year brings with it new resolutions—and 2006 is no different. Or is it? This year, the Pomona Corps, Calif., resolves to do the same thing
Salem Citadel Sunday school contest a success
Youth director Trimmer gets trimmed. by Clinton Trimmer - Clinton Trimmer makes good on his promise to the Salem Citadel, Oregon, Sunday school. When I received word that the Cascade Division was going to have a Sunday school contest, I knew that
God is changing lives in Anaheim
Red Shield ministry key to corps growth. Youth in Anaheim, Calif., are finding a safe haven at the Army’s Anaheim Red Shield Corps, as the corps’ programs and activities grow. Recently, 115 attended the Sunday holiness meeting, up from 35 a few
High Council salutes Larssons
General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson salute during the welcome of the High Council. Photo by Adam Greene Worldwide Salvation Army leaders met in London for the 2006 High Council to select the Army’s next General and to salute
Commissioners Swyers reflect on High Council experience
Commissioner Philip Swyers— “The High Council brought the world to the table where the spirit of God spoke to all of us in a real way. There was a oneness to reach the world for Christ. God’s choice of the
Who were the other nominees?
In all, seven people were nominated by the High Council for the position of General. Of these seven, five accepted the nomination and two declined. Those that accepted were Commissioner Shaw Clifton, Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, Commissioner Hasse Kjellgren, Commissioner
Clifton named 18th General
High Council 2006 The 2006 High Council has chosen Commissioner Shaw Clifton—currently territorial commander, United Kingdom and Ireland—to be the next General of The Salvation Army. The announcement came on Saturday 28 January, day nine of the High Council’s deliberations at Sunbury