Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs 5/1/2012 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- Want to connect with friends and family? There's an app for that. Need to find the best restaurant around? There's an app for that. Want to see what movies are playing nearby? There's an app for that. Discovering what events your base is hosting on a particular day? … [Read more...]
Let the 2012 Warrior Games Begin
Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity 5/1/2012 - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- Hundreds of wounded warriors, family members and supporters gather here for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Warrior Games April 30. The Warrior Games comprises seven sports -- swimming, cycling wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, archery, shooting and track and field - for … [Read more...]
DVD for Military, Sparking Movement to Foster Mental and Emotional
May, 1 2012 BOULDER CREEK, CALIF. – Military service members, veterans and their families are on the Institute of HeartMath’s front line in May as the research and education organization launches a new DVD and campaign to distribute free resources fostering mental and emotional wellbeing for the unique stressors endured by the military. The HeartMath® … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Delivering 1,200 Pounds of Thanks to Vets on May 1
May 1, 2012 Applebee's Thank You Movement 2.6 Million Strong WHAT: Applebee's team members are delivering 101,000 thank you cards from guests at its 1,900 U.S. restaurants to the nation's military as part of the Thank You Movement and in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans headquarters on May 1 will be the first to … [Read more...]
U.S. Remains Focused on Pursuit of al-Qaida
April 30, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – America has become a safer place since a Navy SEAL team killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in his Pakistan compound nearly a year ago, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. Returning from a weeklong trip to South America to strengthen military ties in Colombia, Brazil and … [Read more...]