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TAPS honors soldiers for mentoring
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Fifty soldiers were honored in the Fallen Heroes Family Center Jan. 13 for taking an extra, extraordinary step as soldiers
Active Duty and Veterans News and Issues
This Department will have articles, news releases and announcements of concern for our Active Duty Troops and their Families and Veterans. This will include issues related to PTSD and TBI and our Wounded.
VA Deploying 20 New Mobile Vet Centers
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
VA has deployed 20 new Mobile Vet Centers which will increase access to readjustment counseling services for Veterans and their families in rural and underserved communities across the country.
Defense Department Launches Website for Military Children
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash., Jan. 18, 2012 - The Defense Department launched a new website today for children experiencing the challenges of military deployments
Face of Defense: Father, Daughter Bring Past to Life
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2012 - For Air Force Master Sgt. Marty Stanton, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management superintendent, and his daughter, Alicia, restoring pieces of the past is something they both enjoy.
Career Fair Draws 1,000 Job-seeking Spouses
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2012 - More than 1,000 military spouses were on the job hunt today at the nation's largest hiring fair and career forum dedicated solely to career-seeking military spouses.
Rear Adm. Philip Cullom Addresses USS Bonhomme Richard Sailors, Families
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The director of Navy Task Force Energy (TFE) addressed Sailors and families aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the ship's Family Day Cruise Jan. 12.
Share the Love: Send Valentines to Veterans
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military servicemembers who came before them by sending free valentines through their local Exchange now through Feb. 6th.
Medical Colleges Pledge to Care for Troops, Families
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012 - First Lady Michelle Obama today announced a commitment from the nation's medical colleges to better train civilian health-care providers in caring for war veterans and their families and to push for more research in the wounds of war
Free program helps Airmen find local sitters
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
1/11/2012 - FORT GERORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Airmen now have another option when it comes to choosing a caretaker for their children, pets and homes and even tutors.
First Sergeant Battles Youth Homelessness
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2012 - Southern Arizona draws visitors this time of year who want a brief respite from winter weather. Unfortunately, many of those visitors are homeless teens who migrate here to escape the cold.
2012 New Year's Resolutions for Veterans
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
It’s that time of year when many Veterans look forward to a fresh start in life and resolve to improve their health. Make this year the year you make good on your New Year’s resolutions. Let this be the year you get on the path to good health in 2012.
Subsistence Allowance, Most Housing Allowances to Rise in 2012
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Service members stationed in the United States will see an average increase of 2 percent when new basic allowance for housing rates take effect Jan. 1.
A former Army Captain and an Iraq War Vet Helping other Vets
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
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Healing The Unseen Wound
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Healing the Unseen Wound Inc. has a clearly defined mission to provide recently separated combat veterans with a carefully managed, long term program that will help them develop the professional, psychological and inter-personal skills needed to succeed in civilian life
Family Matters Blog: Taking Care of Pets While Deployed
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 - Although the wars are drawing down, the deployment schedules for our men and women in uniform aren't easing up. Troops continue to meet multiple operational needs, such as theater security exercises with partner nations, Navy ship cruises and other training requirements.
Agencies Create Database to Protect Troops, Quell Swindlers
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2012 - Their presence outside military bases has become all too familiar: businesses peddling cars, electronics and other items with undisclosed conditions or sky-high interest rates that quickly become a financial nightmare for service members
Panetta Touts Carrier's Agility in Visit to Enterprise
Sun, Jan 22, 2012
By Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Pittman Enterprise Carrier Strike Group ABOARD USS ENTERPRISE, Jan. 22, 2012 - Aircraft carriers will continue to be important to U.S. military strategy, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told the crew of the USS Enterprise yesterday.
Army to Consolidate Personnel Assistance Point Operations at Atlanta Airport
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
The Army announced today it will close the Dallas-Fort Worth Personnel Assistance Point (PAP) and consolidate operations with the Atlanta PAP by April 1, 2012.
Army Study Shows Decline in Behavioral Health Stigma
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
By Rob McIlvaine Army News Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 - A newly released Army study on behavioral health shows a decline in soldier suicides and more seeking treatment for their problems
Pacific Fleet Commander Reflects on Operation Tomodachi
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 - As he prepares to turn over the reins of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh looks back with pride in his command's adaptability in responding to last year's earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.
Bill Protzmann is a man on a mission: to raise awareness of the power of music as self care
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Bill Protzmann launched Music Care Inc, a for-profit corporation dedicated to providing education in music as adjunct treatment for post-traumatic stress and the many other harmful issues related to military service, and to advocacy of more self-reliant means of relieving depression and anxiety.
Navy solar farm construction underway
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
CHINA LAKE, Calif. (NNS) -- The Navy made another leap into renewable energy integration Jan. 18 with groundbreaking on a new 118 acre solar farm in China Lake, Calif
Mrs. Dempsey: Military Families Take Care of Each Other
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Caring about military families comes naturally to the wife of the nation's top military officer. She's been an Army spouse for nearly 36 years, and their three children have served in the Army.
Expert Advice for Transitioning Soldiers and Veterans
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
Infantry Company Commander by trade, Captain Brett D. Kelley decides to test the advice given in Mark Lyden’s book, "VETERANS: Do This! Get Hired!" The result? Captain Kelley, "Recommends and personally endorses, VETERANS: DO THIS! GET HIRED! as an exceptional resource without hesitation."
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy discusses top issues
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
1/17/2012 - JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a capacity crowd of Airmen and civilians at the Langley Theater Jan. 11, and covered a wide variety of key Air Force issues.
Cobra Gold 2012 to Promote Partnership, Interoperability
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2012 - Cobra Gold, the United States' longest-standing military exercise in the Pacific, kicks off this weekend, bringing together more than 10,000 members of the U.S. and six other militaries to focus on interoperability and multinational coordination and training.
New Knee Helps Amputees Return to Front Lines
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 10, 2012 - A sophisticated prosthetic knee with a newly designed microprocessor is giving many wounded warriors with above-the-knee amputations the chance to return to active duty, military medical officials here reported.
U.S. Forces Rescue Second Iranian Vessel
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2012 - For the second time in a week, a U.S. vessel has rescued Iranian mariners from a distressed vessel in regional waters.
Career Fair to Focus on Military Spouses
Mon, Jan 09, 2012
By Elaine Sanchez Jan. 9, 2012 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a career fair in Washington, D.C., this week dedicated solely to helping military spouses find jobs. The Hiring Our Heroes – Military Spouse Career Forum will feature a host of national and local employers specifically seeking qualified military and veteran spouses, as [...]
Panetta Extends New Year's Wishes to Deployed Troops
Mon, Jan 02, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1, 2012 - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta kicked off 2012 today making phone calls to four deployed service members to extend New Year's greetings and thank them for their service and sacrifices, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little reported
TRICARE Beneficiaries Have Several Pharmacy Options
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 - Despite questions about whether the Walgreens pharmacy chain will continue as a TRICARE provider, beneficiaries will have several options for filling prescriptions, Defense Department spokeswoman Eileen M. Lainez said today
Sexual Assault Report, Two New Policies Announced
Tue, Dec 27, 2011
The Department of Defense (DoD) released today key findings from the Academic Program Year (APY) 2010-2011 "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies." The report also contains the results from the "2011 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Groups." "One sexual assault is one too many," said Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
The Core Spiral Wellness™ system an entirely different approach to fitness and well-being
Sat, Dec 24, 2011
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Former Combat Veterans Helping Returning Vets Access the VA System
Sun, Sep 04, 2011
Two OIF combat Veterans are on the Combat Care Team at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where their experiences enable them to relate to Veterans entering the VA health care system.