By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit with her husband to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., today announced a private sector hiring commitment of 25,000 military spouses and veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign. Some 270 companies represented by the American Logistics Association for doing … [Read more...]
‘Art 4 Healing’ Program Helps Marines ‘Paint’ Their Emotions
10/18/2011 By Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton The Marines entered the room reluctantly when they decided to attend an art class to help "express their emotions with color," but after an hour and a half with Laurie Zagon, the 13 students left the room confident and full of radiant smiles. "Color gives me a way to say the things that I just … [Read more...]
First Lady Shows Support at First Game of the World Series
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will bring their message of military family and veteran support to a vast audience tomorrow as they attend the first game of the World Series in St. Louis. Major League Baseball officials have dedicated the game, which … [Read more...]
Deployment Preparation Guide Now Available
The Department of Defense has published a new … [Read more...]
Keep Halloween Safe
By David W. Kuhns Sr. "Trick or treat." That's one of the favorite phrases in American English - right up there with "Merry Christmas" and "Play ball." The sound of a child calling out the traditional request for candy brings back pleasant memories for all of us. I remember one of my first Halloweens. I went out as a robot. I wore silver-painted milk cartons on my arms … [Read more...]