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Group's Quilts Get Cameo on 'Army Wives' Pentagon Ceremony Fetes Superlative Defense Installations Waiver Recipients Take Advantage of 'Second Chance' in Army Group Provides Reading Program at Military Hospitals New Names Etched Into Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

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Group's Quilts Get Cameo on 'Army Wives' By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., May 9, 2008 - They didn't have any lines, and if it weren't for their bright colors against the spartan background of a C-17 Globemaster's cargo bay, quilts produced by the South Carolina Quilts of Valor troop-support organization might have gone unnoticed. Full article...

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...

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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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Mom Sees What Navy Life Could be Like for Son

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, April 22, 2008 - Since the fourth grade, Wendy Wachtell's son, Jameson, has wanted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

Jack Daniel's Toasts Troops with Care Packages, Concert

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2008 - More than 200 volunteers took the opportunity to support the troops here April 19 during the Jack Daniel's-United Services Organizations' "Toast to the Troops" care package stuffing party.

Campaign Stars to Adorn Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals

Monday, 21 April 2008

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 321-08
April 21, 2008

The Department of Defense announced today that campaign stars are authorized for wear on the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM).

Organization Hires Heroes

Saturday, 19 April 2008

By Jamie Findlater
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - Returning from combat in Iraq or Afghanistan with a disability certainly brings with it a number of challenges, but for one soldier, a great aid to his successful recovery was the easy transition he made into the civilian job market.

Texas Festivities Celebrate American Heroes

Saturday, 19 April 2008

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - People who couldn't attend a day-long celebration of those who serve in the military here last week could still enjoy the sounds thanks to and Internet music and video site.

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