October 22, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service NORFOLK, Va., – The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has played a vital role in the history of the United States, and of the military in particular, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Since the Civil War and the first battle between two ironclad ships, the area has been on the leading edge … [Read more...]
Dromoland Castle Supports U.S. Soldiers’ Golf Tour
October 19, 2012 Wounded warriors find respite at this majestic golf resort Newmarket-on-Fergus, IRE. --- Dromoland Castle is pleased to be accommodating a number of wounded former U.S. servicemen and their families as part of their 11-day tour of golf courses throughout the Emerald Isle. Recovering from various injuries suffered in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Face Hurdles in Accessing Student Loan Benefits
October 18, 2012 - Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report outlining the unique servicing obstacles reported by servicemembers seeking to pay off student loan debt. The report, “The Next Front? Student Loan Servicing and the Cost to Our Men and Women in Uniform,” describes servicemember complaints regarding the difficulties they have … [Read more...]
Military Charities From Across the U.S. Announce Unified Online Appeal
October 18, 2012 LARKSPUR, Calif., (PRNewswire) -- More than one hundred of the nation's largest military and veterans charities, such as the Navy Seal Foundation and the Ranger Memorial Foundation, have banded together to produce a unified online appeal that will debut October 22. A unified appeal by these charities is unprecedented. Visitors to the website … [Read more...]
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