June 15, 2011 White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE To Help Fathers and Kids Connect, Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative to Include New Partnerships with Organizations Including Bowling Centers, Sports Leagues, Zoos, Aquariums, LivingSocial and Groupon. WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, President Barack Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative will … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
America’s Army: ‘The Strength of the Nation’ for 236 Years
June 13, 2011 By Erin O. Stattel, Army News Service ARLINGTON, Va. - War fighting and humanitarian assistance are just a few of the roles some one million members of the U.S. Army play today, and has been for more than two hundred years. The Army celebrates its 236th birthday this year, and the milestone calls for a full lineup of events to commemorate the many roles the … [Read more...]
236th Army Birthday
June 14, 2011 Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 236th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who … [Read more...]
Military Spouses Get Help With Professional Career Licenses
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2011 -- A Defense Department organization is making it easier for military spouses to maintain professional licenses as they move from state to state. State Liaison and Educational Opportunity, an office of military community and family policy here, today announced that 16 states have adopted laws, or are … [Read more...]
ACU Changes Soldier Uniforms and Headgear
June 13, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 11, 2011) -- The voice of the Soldier has been heard: the Army announced the patrol cap will replace the black wool beret as the default headgear for the Army combat uniform. Also changing are the options for how Soldiers can attach certain items to their ACU shirts. Army Chief of Staff Martin E. Dempsey said … [Read more...]