June 3, 2011 By Sharonda Pearson, ARNEWS WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- In preparation of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Army has launched a new website to provide servicemembers and their families the most up-to-date information about the change. The website features current news articles, key facts, frequently asked questions and additional … [Read more...]
Soldier Throws Out First Pitch Via Satellite for NY Mets Memorial Day Game
June 2, 2011 By Maj. Travis Dettmer, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan, June 1, 2011 -- Members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, took part in a special event in the early morning hours of May 31, 2011, to help the New York Mets ring in their 4th Annual Military Appreciation Day Memorial Day event … [Read more...]
VA Expands TSGLI Payment Eligibility
June 2, 2011 By J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Soldiers previously ineligible to receive insurance payments for injuries they received outside of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom will soon have the opportunity to submit claims for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program. Effective Oct.1, 2011, servicemembers … [Read more...]
Space Shuttle Endeavor Makes Its Final Landing
6/1/2011 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- The space shuttle Endeavor touched down at the Kennedy Space Center June 1 at 2:35 a.m. EDT, ending the shuttle's 19-year flying career. The Endeavour crew completed four spacewalks and several maintenance upgrades on the International Space Station as part of the shuttle's final mission. Endeavour's crew also delivered and installed the $2 … [Read more...]
Statement of Administration Policy on House Passage H.R 2055 Act, 2012
June 1, 2011 White House Office of Management and Budget The Administration supports House passage of H.R. 2055, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. The Administration is committed to ensuring the Nation lives within its means and … [Read more...]