July 17, 2012 Written by Steven Madison When you are in the military, you know that reporting to your unit in poor physical fitness starts things off on the wrong foot. It's not just a matter of pride; it's important for the job. Studies have found a strong correlation between the survival of soldiers on the battlefield after being wounded and the level of their physical … [Read more...]
Commentary: Pride in Uniform Gets ‘New’ Meaning
Commentary by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs (AFNS) -- Perhaps the phrase, "Have pride in your uniform," evokes flashbacks of basic training or a particularly exacting first sergeant, but in the spirit of National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, I think we can look at this phrase in a new light. I'm proud of my nation, my … [Read more...]
DOD Site Seeking Military Spouse Bloggers
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 – Officials are seeking established military spouse bloggers to feature on the Defense Department’s Military OneSource Blog Brigade. Officials are hoping spouses will share their knowledge and experiences about everything from military life and deployment to education and careers. “Military spouse … [Read more...]
How Writing Helps Veterans Heal
February 21, 2012 By Ms. Jacqueline Hames, Soldiers Magazine WASHINGTON -- "You can tell the extroverted writers; they are the ones that stare at your shoes while they are talking to you, while the introverted writers stare at their own shoes," Ron Capps, founder of and instructor with the Veterans Writing Project, joked during a weekend seminar. The borrowed classroom on … [Read more...]
Obama Gives the Most Interactive State Of The Union Address Ever
January 23, 2012 Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address. He will lay out his vision for a nation where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their fair share, and where everyone is held accountable for their actions. Starting immediately after the speech, the White House will be using social media and other online … [Read more...]