JULY 10, 2024 – Being stationed or deployed overseas can be both rewarding and challenging. One of these challenges is staying connected and informed about policies and issues back home. However, U.S. citizens can ensure their voices are heard through absentee voting, even while overseas. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act protects the voting rights of … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Agerholm
JULY 8, 2024 - When a comrade falls in war, you do what you can to help them. That's a mantra Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Christ Agerholm took seriously during the World War II Battle of Saipan when he helped evacuate nearly four-dozen wounded men during a large enemy counterattack. Agerholm didn't survive the mission, but his selfless actions led leaders to posthumously bestow … [Read more...]
Celebrate Safely: Essential Tips for the 4th of July
JULY 3, 2024 — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks. While fireworks are not allowed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, the focus on safety applies everywhere. “The Tulsa District hosts more than twenty-two million visitors each year,” said Hutch Todd, Keystone Lake assistant manager. … [Read more...]
DoD Modernizes SkillBridge Application Process
JULY 1, 2024 — The Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO), under the authority of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), is implementing changes to the DoD SkillBridge partner application process to modernize industry partnership support agreements with the Department. This includes the release of a revised Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]
June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month
JUNE 28, 2024 - Did you know that June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month? It’s the perfect time to start focusing on the many benefits they bring when added to your diet. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, individuals should include more fruits and vegetables in their daily diet by aiming to eat 1.5- to 2-cups-equivalent of fruits and 2- to … [Read more...]