November 9, 2016 - America has long stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, and few embody that spirit here at home and beyond our borders more than the members of our Armed Forces. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen are part of an unbroken chain of brave patriots who have served our country with honor and made tremendous sacrifices so that we may live … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Combat Logistics Battalion 6 Exercise Prepares Battalion for Future Deployment
NOVEMBER 9, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Between tents dotting a field, a command operation center buzzed with activity, such as Marines leaving on patrol or discussing combat tactics. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 conducted a command post exercise at Bogue Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, N.C., Nov. 1-4, for their future deployment with … [Read more...]
Human Trials Begin for Army-Developed Zika Vaccine
NOVEMBER 9, 2016, WASHINGTON - A clinical trial began here Monday at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where 75 participating healthy adults were vaccinated with an Army-developed Zika vaccine that the institute's scientists developed earlier this year, Walter Reed officials announced Tuesday. The Phase 1 trial will test the safety and immunogenicity -- the ability … [Read more...]
2016 Veterans Day Discounts & Meal Deals
Veterans Day is just a few days away! We know that not every Veteran wants to be thanked for their service, but who doesn't like a good deal?! Here is a list of just some of the deals and freebies that are offered to you this Veterans Day. 2016 Veterans Day Discounts AARP AARP is offering up to a 30% membership discount for veterans, their families, and anyone interested … [Read more...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About VA Home Loans
November 9, 2016, by Melissa McAllister - The Department of Veterans Affairs can point to an impressive statistic that speaks to the honor they show to this country’s servicemembers: Of the 22 million Veterans in the United States, 21 million have a VA mortgage. While the financial benefits of a VA loan are significant, many Veterans do not fully understand how these benefits … [Read more...]