JUNE 6, 2018, Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont, France - On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 troops began the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. And 74 years later, the eyes of the world still look upon them as U.S. service members, World War II veterans, NATO allies and partners participated in events and ceremonies throughout the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
DoD Offers Enhanced Support for Military Families With Special Needs
JUNE 5, 2018, Washington D.C. - The Defense Department now offers access to a wide array of newly enhanced and specialized support for military families with special needs. Officials launched the Exceptional Family Member Program “ROC” -- for resources, options and consultations -- May 30. Available through Military OneSource, it offers additional expertise, specialized … [Read more...]
Shopping the Exchange Generates $219 Million for Military Quality-of-Life Programs
JUNE 5, 2018, Dallas, TX - Last year, the military community generated $219 million for critical Quality-of-Life programs as active-duty Soldiers, Airmen, military retirees and their families, as well as honorably discharged Veterans, shopped through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Over the last 10 years, Exchange shoppers have contributed $2.4 billion to support … [Read more...]
D-Day 74: Honoring The Past To Secure The Future
JUNE 4, 2018, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France - U.S. Army Soldiers and their allies descended upon the Normandy region of France to commemorate the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, a day that unites Europeans and Americans in the single bond of victory. This year marks the 74th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied … [Read more...]
Air Force Academy Hosts 2018 DoD Warrior Games
JUNE 1, 2018, Washington D.C. - Athletic competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games begins tomorrow and continues through June 9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White told reporters today. “Established in 2010, the Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill or injured … [Read more...]