Nov. 12, 2012 By Jim Garamone ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT (American Forces Press Service) – The attempted shootdown of an unmanned U.S. Predator aircraft is the latest example of a pattern of disturbing behavior by Iran, and the United States will take “a measured response,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. In an interview during a … [Read more...]
Joining Forces Wellness Week Addresses Health Needs
November 12, 2012 Joining Forces Wellness Week Addresses Health Needs of Veterans, Military Service Members, and Their Families America’s Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Renew Commitment to Initiative Washington, D.C. — In recognition of Veterans Day, the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) today announced the start of Joining Forces Wellness … [Read more...]
Postal Service Ceremony Pays Tribute to Veterans
November 8, 2012 By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – An episode of the television show “Cheers” depicts the ties between the Defense Department and the U.S. Postal Service, ties that were highlighted during the Veterans Day ceremony at Postal Service headquarters today. In that 1989 episode, then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff … [Read more...]
Veterans Cash Lottery Game
November 8, 2012 CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn has bought $20 worth of Veterans Cash lottery tickets and is calling on others to play the newest edition of the game that benefits military vets in Illinois. Ahead of Veterans Day, the governor helped launch the new game. More than $10 million has been raised for veterans' organizations since the program started in 2006. All … [Read more...]
Free Tickets for Veterans and US Military
November 7, 2012 (Seattle) – Donations of free event tickets to U.S. military and their families by the Veteran Tickets Foundation (also known as “Vet Tix”), have increased by 20 percent to an average of 2,300 free tickets per week due to a new partnership with Brown Paper Tickets, the Not-Just-For-Profit ticketing company. Veterans and active U.S. military … [Read more...]