May 7, 2012 By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Coalition and Afghan forces have reversed the Taliban’s momentum and will continue to build on that success, a senior Pentagon spokesman said today. “The Taliban’s momentum has not only been thwarted, it’s been thrust back,” Navy Capt. John Kirby told reporters. … [Read more...]
DVD for Military, Sparking Movement to Foster Mental and Emotional
May, 1 2012 BOULDER CREEK, CALIF. – Military service members, veterans and their families are on the Institute of HeartMath’s front line in May as the research and education organization launches a new DVD and campaign to distribute free resources fostering mental and emotional wellbeing for the unique stressors endured by the military. The HeartMath® … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Delivering 1,200 Pounds of Thanks to Vets on May 1
May 1, 2012 Applebee's Thank You Movement 2.6 Million Strong WHAT: Applebee's team members are delivering 101,000 thank you cards from guests at its 1,900 U.S. restaurants to the nation's military as part of the Thank You Movement and in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans headquarters on May 1 will be the first to … [Read more...]
U.S. Remains Focused on Pursuit of al-Qaida
April 30, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – America has become a safer place since a Navy SEAL team killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in his Pakistan compound nearly a year ago, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. Returning from a weeklong trip to South America to strengthen military ties in Colombia, Brazil and … [Read more...]
2012 Warrior Games
April 30, 2012 CORPS CONNECTIONS By chelseaflowers Heart of a Warrior For the past three years, wounded, injured and ill service members from the U.S. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Special Operations and Marine Corps have gathered to compete in adaptive sports at Colorado Springs, Colo. Through perseverance and natural ability, these athletes prove that nothing in life … [Read more...]