Not everyone gets to enjoy the luxury of having home-cooked meals hot and ready to go for the holiday seasons. The soldiers at Ali Base in Iraq speak on the solidarity of eating the MRE's (Meals, ready to eat.) Airmen at Ali Base in Iraq had an early Thanksgiving on Sunday, as they ate their last hot Dining Facility meal. Sergeant Gene Taylor shows us how Sather Air Base … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Veteran Tax Credits Into Law
November 21, 2011 Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama delivered a clear message today when he signed two new tax credits into law to increase the hiring of military veterans and wounded warriors. "For businesses out there, if you are hiring, hire a veteran," he said. "It's the right thing to do for you, it's the right thing to do for … [Read more...]
VA Announces “Badges for Vets” Contest
11/21/2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the Badges for Vets contest for creating digital "badge" systems to help Veterans translate their military skills into civilian jobs. "We are looking for ways to make it easy for employers to see Veterans for who they are: highly qualified individuals in any job … [Read more...]
Wounded Warriors Play in Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition
By Mikelle D.Smith In honor of Warrior Care Month 2011, military personnel from every branch of service participated in the Wounded Warrior Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition held at the Pentagon Athletic Center, Nov. 18. Wounded Sailors had the opportunity to share in the festivities alongside key Navy leadership including Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Style Soldier Show Rocks Out Fitness Center
By Elvia Kelly, Fort Stewart Public Affairs FORT STEWART, Ga. - Switch the flip, and the gymnasium at Fort Stewart's Newman Fitness Center becomes dark. The darkness soon filled with center stage lights reflecting red, blue, orange and green hues. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 2011 U.S. Soldier Show, featuring this year's production as the "Carnival - A … [Read more...]