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| Culpeper Star-Exponent | News and Messenger | Stafford County Sun |
Thursday, December 04, 2008Research and development team focuses on Soldier feedbackThere is no one better to provide feedback on military equipment and technologies than the end user, the Soldier. Stream restoration work part of hospital constructionResidents and visitors to Fort Belvoir are likely aware of ongoing construction projects throughout the post. The Belvoir Community Hospital construction has become a common sight for many. School details inclement weather policy, actionsWith the temperatures dipping below freezing and the threat of ice and snow in recent forecasts, school closings or delayed openings may not be far away. Sometimes, school is canceled or schedules are altered on days closures aren’t expected. Parents and students should remember to listen to the radio, watch the television or go online for decisions about school closings. Operation Caring Classroom comes to BelvoirLetters of support are a welcomed sight to any military family, particularly children who have a parent deployed overseas for a long period of time. That’s why the Armed Forces Foundation decided to come up with a solution to help make things easier for all involved. Installation veterinarian gives holiday adviceFar too frequently, the veterinary clinic receives phone calls and faxes from pet owners who have lost their dog or cat. Buzzed driving is drunk driving this holiday seasonThe holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving. Wednesday, November 26, 2008Belvoir and Quantico leaders keep lines of communication openFort Belvoir and Quantico Marine Corps Base are changing. Wednesday at the Montclair Country Club, leaders from both installations briefed members of the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce on the growth occurring due to Base Realignment and Closure 2005. Face of Defense: Soldiers truly are ‘Brothers in Arms’Serving in the Army can be a long, difficult road. For many, the best way to survive is to embrace friends and coworkers along the way, and Soldiers often consider their comrades as brothers and sisters. But, two Multinational Division Baghdad Soldiers are also brothers in the literal sense. Soldier, family find helpful ‘Source’Being separated from family can trigger stress and anxiety for deployed servicemembers, especially when children are involved. Economy not weakening troop supportConcerns about a slow economy have not deterred the American public when it comes to supporting the troops. In fact, contributions to the DoD-authorized phone card initiative, “Help Our Troops Call Home,” this year has reached $878,399. |

