June 01, 2011 Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) -- As a proud supporter of the armed forces protecting our country, Military Travel Zone MTZ (MilitaryTravelZone.com) today announced the launch of the first native application for the iPhone® mobile device that allows active, retired and reserve military to shop and book a broad selection of hotel options. The application allows Army, … [Read more...]
President Obama Speaks On Behalf Of Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2011
June 10, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary of White House For Immediate Release On June 14, 1777, the Second Constitutional Congress adopted a flag with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars to represent our Nation, one star for each of our founding colonies. The stars were set upon a blue field, in the words of the Congress's resolution, "representing a new constellation" in … [Read more...]
President Speaks at 67th Anniversary Ceremony of D-Day
May 5, 2011 Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Normandy, France 3:53 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Thank you, President Sarkozy, Prime Minister Brown, Prime Minister Harper, and Prince Charles for being here today. Thank you to our Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Eric Shinseki, for making the trip out here to join us. Thanks also to Susan … [Read more...]
Soldiers Commemorate D-Day’s 67th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2011 -- About 300 U.S. Soldiers, most of them combat veterans themselves, joined their British, French and German counterparts in Normandy, France, to honor the sacrifices of World War II veterans who conducted the D-Day invasion 67 years ago today. The troops spent the last few days visiting key battle sites during the mission code-named Operation … [Read more...]
Military Training Leaders Shape Future Through Special-Duty Assignments
By Airman 1st Class Samuel Taylor 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. - In order to fill its mission requirements, the Air Force employs service members in specialized positions to perform a specific duty. These special duties allow Airmen to step outside their conventional roles and experience a completely new side of the Air Force. One such position … [Read more...]