12/2/2011 By Cpl. Jovane M. Henry Calif. -- Every holiday season, consumers spend millions of dollars on travel, gifts and meals, leaving their wallets to feel the pain as the new year rolls around. For military members, many of whom are stationed away from their families or hometowns, paying for transportation or sending gifts to family members around the world can make or … [Read more...]
School Lunch Prices Increase for Overseas Navy Families
12/2/2011 Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Monique K. Hilley Beginning Jan. 3, students headed back to school at Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) after the holidays will face an increase in student meal prices mandated by The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (Public Law 111-296). Students participating in the DoD Student Meal Program that pay full price for their … [Read more...]
Countdown On for Army – Navy Rivalry Game
12/1/2011 By Rob McIlvaine "This week is the calm before the storm as we gear up for the 112th Army-Navy Game," said Boo Corrigan, director of Athletics at the United States Military Academy. "For the senior class, this is our last chance to beat Navy. We're all well aware of that," said Andrew Rodriguez, one of three team captains for the Black Knights. "And in talking … [Read more...]
Homeland Security
The United States of Homeland Security is a cabinet department of the United States Federal Government. The Department's mission is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards. The cabinet was formed November, 25, 2002, after the September 11th terrorist attack. While created due to the September 11th attacks, the DHS's … [Read more...]
DoD Commemorates World AIDS Day Today
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2011 – The Defense Department is commemorating World AIDS Day today with a broad range of activities aimed at helping more than 70 partner militaries with their prevention, care and treatment programs. "Leading with Science, Uniting for Action," the theme of this year's worldwide commemoration, describes how … [Read more...]