Dec. 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. To commemorate the event, the U.S. Navy is showcasing the amazing stories of courage and sacrifice made by the victims and survivors of that day on the December episode of All Hands Television. The attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the most significant events in American history. The surprise aerial … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama on the 70th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7th, 2011 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Seventy years ago today, a bright Sunday morning was darkened by the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots—military and civilian, men, women and children—who gave their lives in our first battle of the … [Read more...]
Vets Ski Breckenridge – No Legs? No Problem!
Keith Deutsch, a tailgate machine gunner who lost his right leg to an Iraqi RPG says, “Without sports, I’d be sitting in a corner. It’s changed my life.” They will be Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, playing sled hockey, skiing and shooting in a biathlon, wheelchair curling, and more. This is a genuinely unique and enthralling event that I think is a great story of … [Read more...]
Disabled Sports USA to Host 24th Annual Ski Spectacular
December 6, 2011 ROCKVILLE, Md. - Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) will host the 24th annual The Hartford Ski Spectacular Dec. 4-11 at Beaver Run Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort, Breckenridge, Colo. The eight-day event, sponsored by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG), founding partner of U.S. Paralympics, is the nation’s largest winter sports festival for … [Read more...]
Tips on Keeping Your Finances Afloat During the Holiday Season
12/2/2011 By Cpl. Jovane M. Henry Calif. -- Every holiday season, consumers spend millions of dollars on travel, gifts and meals, leaving their wallets to feel the pain as the new year rolls around. For military members, many of whom are stationed away from their families or hometowns, paying for transportation or sending gifts to family members around the world can make or … [Read more...]