As an extension of the United States Postal Service, the Military Postal Service provides Department of Defense personnel, their family members and other authorized users mail services around the world. Our customers receive basically the same level of service as though they were at home in the United States. Differences are based on the country in which they are stationed and … [Read more...]
Military Post Offices in Iraq to Close Nov. 17
Oct. 26, 2011 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Because U.S. forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the U.S. Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting Nov. 17, Defense Department officials said today. Military post offices in Iraq also will stop processing mail Nov. 17, and … [Read more...]
Marines Begin Celebrating Corps’ 236th Birthday
11/3/2011 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan - The trumpets sounded and the drums beat as the Marines slowly marched to center stage. The colors were staged and the band sounded for the cake detail to bring forth the masterpiece, a birthday cake marking the Marine Corps' 236th birthday. In keeping with tradition, the unit’s commanding officer cut … [Read more...]
‘Extreme Makeover’ Airs ‘Veteran’s Day’ TV Special
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2011 – A Veterans Day TV special will celebrate service members and veterans and spotlight the issues they face as they leave the military and re-enter their communities and the workforce. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ‘Rise and Honor’ A Veterans Day Special” will air Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The show … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Honors Active and Retired Military for Military Appreciation Month
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2011 – Harley-Davidson Motor Company will celebrate Military Appreciation Month once again this November with a number of efforts to show its support and gratitude for the men and women in the military. One way the company will do that is by teaming up with the United Service Organizations (USO). Harley-Davidson will welcome donations at its nearly 650 … [Read more...]