June 17, 2011 White House Office of the Secretary Parenthood is the ultimate gift and an incredible responsibility. Every day, fathers across our country give everything they have to build a better future for their family, asking nothing in return but their children's love and success. On Father's Day, we honor the men in our lives who have helped shape us for the good, and … [Read more...]
President Obama Salutes Military Dads
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service 6/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- With Father's Day nearly at hand, President Barack Obama took time to single out military dads yesterday, thanking them for their service to the nation. "Thank you for your dedication," he told the dads gathered for a special screening of the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars 2" on the White House … [Read more...]
Housing Authorities are Gearing Up for Father’s Day Celebrations
June 16, 2011 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Free Saturday events build on President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative: Strong Fathers, Strong Families. WASHINGTON -- All across the U.S., public housing authorities are gearing up for Father’s Day weekend. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is excited that approximately 200 … [Read more...]
Reaching Today’s Veterans Where They Are
June 16, 2011 Posted by Sonja Batten Under the leadership of Secretary Eric Shinseki, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undergoing a remarkable transformation that has dramatically improved Veteran access to the services they have earned. Because so many of today's Veterans are familiar and comfortable with web-enabled applications and smartphones, our opportunities … [Read more...]
Army Thanks Congress for 236 Years of Support
June 15, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- As part of recognition for the Army's 236th year of protecting the United States, the service's leaders thanked members of Congress for their continued support of Soldiers. Secretary of the Army John McHugh, himself a former congressman from New York's 23rd district until he was tapped by President Obama to run … [Read more...]