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Pentagon Ceremony Fetes Superlative Defense Installations By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - The premier installations from each military service and the Defense Logistics Agency were recognized at a Pentagon award ceremony today.   Full article...

Waiver Recipients Take Advantage of 'Second Chance' in Army By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - Army recruits who joined the ranks on conduct waivers are slightly more prone to misconduct, but also are promoted faster, re-enlist in higher numbers and represent higher-quality recruits than recruits who enlisted without needing a conduct waiver, an internal Army study revealed.   Full article...

Group Provides Reading Program at Military Hospitals By Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Renee Cevey Special to American Forces Press Service LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, May 8, 2008 - Wilford Hall Medical Center here has launched a new program emphasizing the importance of literacy to parents and children alike.   Full article...

New Names Etched Into Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 - The names of four U.S. servicemembers were etched into the glossy black walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week alongside more than 58,000 of their fallen comrades.   Full article...

Young Patriot Receives Defense Medal for Public Service By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - A 13-year-old patriot from New Jersey received the Defense Department's top award for public service at a Pentagon ceremony today.   Full article...

'Army Wives' Cast Works to Create Realistic Military Parallel By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., May 6, 2008 - Drama can occasionally creep into the lives of military families, but since last season, it's been a sure thing for the military families portrayed on Lifetime Network's top-rated show.   Full article...

Military Spouses Earn Presidential Volunteer Service Award By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - President Bush presented six military spouses the Presidential Volunteer Service Award today for exceptional support to their communities and the nation.   Full article...

Social Security Commissioner: Remembering Those Who Serve By Guest Columnist Michael J. AstrueCommissioner of Social SecurityWith Memorial Day approaching, I think it's important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.  We at Social Security honor the heroism and courage of our military service members and mourn for those who have given their lives in defense of freedom.  Full article...

President's Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace.   Full article...

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Chairman Accepts Award on Behalf of Servicemembers
Tuesday, 29 April 2008

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2008 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff accepted the Gold Medal of the Union League of Philadelphia here last night on behalf of the men and women of the U.S. military, who he said make America's freedom possible.

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DoD Announces New Relocation Tool for Families
Monday, 28 April 2008

By Barbara A. Goodno
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - It's almost peak moving season again for military families, and Defense Department leaders want families to know new resources are available to help.

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Silver Star Families Plan Day of Remembrance
Monday, 28 April 2008

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Last year, 44 states and the District of Columbia proclaimed celebrated May 1 as Silver Star Day.

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Introducing Rebecca Pidgeon...
Monday, 28 April 2008

Music artist, Rebecca Pidgeon has written a song written from the perspective of a military wife.  To view her video for 'Army Brat" log on to http://www.youtube.com/user/RPidgeon123 .

Rebecca appears in TV show The Unit.  Rebecca says this about the song: 'It's written in military cadence and reflects the pride, devotion and  hardships military loved ones and their families often experience.'

Missing WWII Airmen are Identified
Saturday, 26 April 2008

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0344-08
April 25, 2008

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of 11 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.       

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