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Thursday, June 03, 2010

Retirement marks Marine couple’s 21-year careers

After 21 years of service, Master Sgts. Richard and Sabrina Bryan ended their Marine Corps careers during a retirement ceremony at the parade deck on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Battle buddy’s concern prevents suicide, saves Soldier’s life

Aug. 7, 2008, was a hot day in Iraq, and it seemed as if the walls were closing in on Army Spc. Joe Sanders.

Mullen to remember the fallen at The Wall on Memorial Day

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, will remember the men and women who have fallen in service to their country during the annual Memorial Day Observance at The Wall on Monday, May 31, at 1 p.m., said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, ceremony host.

More than 600 museums across country free over summer for military, families

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman and Blue Star Families Chairman Kathy Roth-Douquet announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with more than 600 museums across America to offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from this summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Face of Defense: Soldier escapes death, re-enlists from hospital bed

When Army Sgt. Brandon Bougades told his re-enlistment NCO, “Let’s get this done before something happens,” during a May 6 conversation, he had no way of knowing how prophetic his statement would be.

Marine publishes poetry book

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Laura Stanislaw looked down at her desert camouflage uniform through big, piercing blue eyes. Her slender fingers and well-manicured fingernails played with the pen on her desk as she considered a question from a visitor who wanted to know what motivates her to get out of bed every morning.

Officials warn of ‘Phishing’ scams targeting troops

U.S. Strategic Command officials are urging renewed vigilance against Internet-based identity theft after detecting a widespread “phishing” expedition against servicemembers. Phishing is a term used to describe deceiving people into divulging personal information such as passwords or account numbers over the Internet.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Six names added to Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Last week, the names of six American servicemembers joined the list of other departed or missing troops featured on the intersecting, black-granite walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Obama signs veterans, caregivers legislation

President Barack Obama signed legislation today to improve health care for veterans and to recognize the important role that family caregivers play in the recovery of wounded personnel.

Chairman tells troops it’s OK to get help

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wants servicemembers to know it’s OK to get help for behavioral health-related conditions.

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