By Staff Sgt. Christine Jones Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2012) -- A Soldier gets a care package in the mail. The package is from his wife. As she insisted, he waits until Valentine's Day to open it. Inside there is a heart, he presses it, and he hears his wife's voice. "I love you and I miss you. I can't wait for you to be home and I'm thinking about you always. Love you babe," … [Read more...]
Army Seeking Targeted Donors for Blood Drive
The goal of the Army's new blood drive campaign, beginning today, is to match a donor's blood type with a specific need, rather than simply issuing a general call for donations. It's an education campaign as much as it is a blood drive, according to Julie Oliveri, director, Communications and Marketing, Armed Services Blood Program Office. "Many of our donors are accustomed … [Read more...]
New Report on Military Spouse Employment
February 13, 2012 Office of White House Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will join Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal Wolin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, on Wednesday, February 15th at 3:00 PM at the Pentagon to unveil a new report outlining … [Read more...]
Misuse of Social Media Punishable Under UCMJ
February 12, 2012 By Cheryl Rodewig FORT BENNING, Ga. (Feb. 9, 2012) -- Soldiers who use social media must abide by the terms outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. "Commenting, posting or linking to material that violates the UCMJ or basic rules of Soldier conduct is prohibited," said Staff Sgt. Dale Sweetnam of the Online and Social Media Division, Office of the … [Read more...]
Troops, Families to Benefit From $25 Million Settlement
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – Service members and their families are among the Americans who will benefit from a “landmark” $25 billion foreclosure settlement between the government and banks, federal and state officials said today. The federal government and 49 state attorneys general reached the agreement with the nation’s five … [Read more...]