Applebee’s will again say THANK YOU to our nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a free meal on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 On this national day of respect and remembrance, Applebee’s is honored to salute veterans and active military for their service to our country. As you may recall, Applebee’s initiated … [Read more...]
Six of the U.S Army’s Greatest Inventions Receives Award
WASHINGTON, -- Innovating. Elegant simplicity. Ease of use. Army senior science leadership used these words to describe this year's 2010 Army Top Ten Greatest Inventions, or AGI, during an awards ceremony Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. Picatinny teams swept six of the 10 Army Greatest Inventions during the ceremony, making this the installation's most bountiful AGI ceremony to … [Read more...]
All U.S. Troops from Iraq Returning Home for Good
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2011 – All U.S. service members will leave Iraq by the end of the year, President Barack Obama announced today. About 40,000 U.S. service members are in the country, and all will be "home for the holidays," Obama said. The president made the announcement after speaking with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri … [Read more...]
Officials Want DOD-Wide Tuition Assistance Plan
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 – Pentagon officials are reviewing the Defense Department’s tuition assistance policy, and no DOD-wide decision has been made to change benefits, officials said today. All military services are providing input to the DOD review, officials said. Any recommended changes, they added, must be instituted in a … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Hosts Military-Only Concert and Sweepstakes
October 20, 2011 Harley-Davidson will host a military-only concert by the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in San Diego on Thursday, December 1, 2011, with nearly all of the tickets being given to select soldiers at nearby bases. Also, for ONE lucky military winner and a guest, Harley-Davidson will provide a full VIP experience for the concert, including travel to San Diego, … [Read more...]