By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2011 – Through the federal Workforce Recruitment Program, the Defense Department hired more than 400 students and recent graduates with disabilities during the fiscal year just completed, an official involved in the program said. Stephen King, director of disability programs for the department’s Office of … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
First Lady Shows Support at First Game of the World Series
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will bring their message of military family and veteran support to a vast audience tomorrow as they attend the first game of the World Series in St. Louis. Major League Baseball officials have dedicated the game, which … [Read more...]
Wounded Warrior ‘Dances With the Stars’ for Troops
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 – At 28, J.R. Martinez already has experienced life as a soldier wounded in combat, as a motivational speaker and as a soap opera actor. This season, he added another entry to his resume as a contestant in the hit ABC television series "Dancing with the Stars." Martinez dances on the show to call … [Read more...]
First Lady Volunteers to Help Renovate Wounded Warrior’s Home
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, pitched in today alongside dozens of volunteers here to complete renovations on a wounded warrior’s home. The event marked the 1,000th home that Sears Holdings Corp. and the Rebuilding Together nonprofit organization have … [Read more...]
Deployment Preparation Guide Now Available
The Department of Defense has published a new … [Read more...]