By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2011 – Defense Department officials are "keenly aware" that terrorist attacks are possible as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a department spokesman told Pentagon reporters today. Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan also told reporters that DOD’s threat assessment is in line with that of the Department of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program (BOSS)
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program that supports the overall quality of life for single and unaccompanied soldiers. The mission of BOSS is to enhance the quality of life and morale of Single Soldiers, increase retention, sustain readiness and maintain the all volunteer force supporting an expeditionary force. The BOSS program encourages and assists … [Read more...]
Vets Get $2.2 Billion in Agent Orange Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced yesterday that more than $2.2 billion in retroactive benefits already has been paid to about 89,000 Vietnam veterans and their survivors who filed claims related to one of three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions. On Aug. 31, 2010, the Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House
September 1, 2011 Office of the White House Secretary Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals will be able to create and sign petitions seeking action from the federal government on a range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures, White House staff will review it, … [Read more...]
Nascar and Army Team Up to Race In Honor of 9/11 Casualties
August 30, 2011 By David M. Ferroni FORT KNOX, Ky. -- As the nation observes the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. Army announced that both its NHRA and NASCAR teams will honor the Army victims of the Pentagon attack with special paint schemes at upcoming races. At this weekend's Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis (Sept. 2-5), Tony Schumacher's … [Read more...]