By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, - A new YouTube video developed by the Navy warns service members about the synthetic marijuana known as spice, and how use of the designer drug can negatively impact their health and military careers. Every military service bans the use of spice, which is comprised of organic leaves coated with synthetic chemicals. … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Veteran Tax Credits Into Law
November 21, 2011 Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama delivered a clear message today when he signed two new tax credits into law to increase the hiring of military veterans and wounded warriors. "For businesses out there, if you are hiring, hire a veteran," he said. "It's the right thing to do for you, it's the right thing to do for … [Read more...]
Stress Management and You
November 2011 Dr. Jack Smith Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Clinical and Program Policy and Acting Chief Medical Officer, TRICARE Management Activity This time of the year can be quite stressful for many people. Just as Thanksgiving dinner is wrapping up, the holiday frenzy shifts into overdrive. The holiday season brings a constant barrage of consumerism, … [Read more...]
Logistics Agency Provides Thanksgiving Meals
Nov. 21, 2011 By Nick Sistrun PHILADELPHIA (Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support) – Service members deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as U.S. State Department employees serving there, will be able to savor the familiar taste of home on Thanksgiving Day thanks to the efforts of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workers here. More than 270 dining facilities have … [Read more...]
Deadline Approaches to send Holiday Messages to Friends and Family
November 21, 2011 Once again, Stars and Stripes is here to help you send free Holiday Messages to your family and friends. Messages will appear online (and overseas in the print newspaper if you choose), so your loved ones will be able to see your message no matter where they’re deployed or stationed. (Messages sent to recipients located in the U.S. will only appear online and … [Read more...]