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Pentagon Ceremony Fetes Superlative Defense Installations By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - The premier installations from each military service and the Defense Logistics Agency were recognized at a Pentagon award ceremony today.   Full article...

Waiver Recipients Take Advantage of 'Second Chance' in Army By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - Army recruits who joined the ranks on conduct waivers are slightly more prone to misconduct, but also are promoted faster, re-enlist in higher numbers and represent higher-quality recruits than recruits who enlisted without needing a conduct waiver, an internal Army study revealed.   Full article...

Group Provides Reading Program at Military Hospitals By Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Renee Cevey Special to American Forces Press Service LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, May 8, 2008 - Wilford Hall Medical Center here has launched a new program emphasizing the importance of literacy to parents and children alike.   Full article...

New Names Etched Into Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 - The names of four U.S. servicemembers were etched into the glossy black walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week alongside more than 58,000 of their fallen comrades.   Full article...

Young Patriot Receives Defense Medal for Public Service By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - A 13-year-old patriot from New Jersey received the Defense Department's top award for public service at a Pentagon ceremony today.   Full article...

'Army Wives' Cast Works to Create Realistic Military Parallel By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., May 6, 2008 - Drama can occasionally creep into the lives of military families, but since last season, it's been a sure thing for the military families portrayed on Lifetime Network's top-rated show.   Full article...

Military Spouses Earn Presidential Volunteer Service Award By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 - President Bush presented six military spouses the Presidential Volunteer Service Award today for exceptional support to their communities and the nation.   Full article...

Social Security Commissioner: Remembering Those Who Serve By Guest Columnist Michael J. AstrueCommissioner of Social SecurityWith Memorial Day approaching, I think it's important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.  We at Social Security honor the heroism and courage of our military service members and mourn for those who have given their lives in defense of freedom.  Full article...

President's Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace.   Full article...

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Distributed Learning Initiative Delivers Training Anywhere, Any Time
Thursday, 24 April 2008

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - Every seven seconds, someone within the Defense Department completes an online training course through a program that's become the gold standard for delivering education and training anywhere, any time.

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Pentagon Staffers Bring Kids to Work for Fun, Learning
Thursday, 24 April 2008

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - As the children of Defense Department employees arrived in throngs for National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, they transformed the normally serene Pentagon courtyard into a veritable circus, replete with clowns, animals, and arts and crafts.

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Navy Re-Establishes U.S. Fourth Fleet
Thursday, 24 April 2008

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 338-07
April 24, 2008

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead announced today the re-establishment of the U.S. Fourth Fleet and assigned Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, currently serving as commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, as its new commander. Fourth Fleet will be responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the Caribbean, and Central and South America. 

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DoD, VA Leaders Chart Way Forward for Wounded Care
Thursday, 24 April 2008

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 - The Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs are diligently working together to solve problems for America's wounded warriors, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England told the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee today.

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Festival Queens Undertake 'Operation Rhinestone'
Thursday, 24 April 2008

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 - In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, more than 100 festival queens will gather in Opelousas, La., on May 10 for "Operation Rhinestone."

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