JULY 9, 2020 – Americans have the right to vote wherever they are, and the process for doing so while overseas is simple. U.S. citizens can go online, fill out a form, print and sign it and send it to the voter registrar at their home state of record. “Voting is a right that we all defend,” said 2nd Lt. Nathan Laughlin, of 2nd Theater Signal Brigade and the installation … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts For Displaying Old Glory
JULY 1, 2020 - This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly. In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and distributed nationwide. The code became Public Law in 1942 and became the U.S. Flag Code we know today. The U.S. Flag Code … [Read more...]
Scholarships for Military Children Marks 20 Years of Success
JUNE 19, 2020 - Though the 2019-2020 school year was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scholarships for Military Children program came through for 500 students from military families who were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship grant for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The program, created in 2001, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of … [Read more...]
How to Properly Dispose of Worn-Out U.S. Flags
JUNE 11, 2020 - Many Americans proudly fly the U.S. flag at their homes and places of work, but what do you do with it when it's old and ratty and you're ready for a new one? Don't just throw it in the trash like any other old item — that's considered disrespectful. Just as there's etiquette for displaying Old Glory, there's also etiquette for disposing of flags in a … [Read more...]
Army Public Health Center Expert Offers Healthy Housing Tips
JUNE 9, 2020 - For many Soldiers and their Families, spring and summer bring not just warmer weather, but new orders and permanent change of station moves. Although COVID-19 concerns have temporarily halted many but the most essential military moves, now is a good time to think about how to keep your current or future residence healthy and minimize housing hazard risks like … [Read more...]