Entries for April 2008

Silver Star Families Plan Day of Remembrance

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 :: Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Last year, 44 states and the District of Columbia proclaimed celebrated May 1 as Silver Star Day. This year, Silver Star Families of America, which began the grassroots movement, is hoping all 50 states will remember and honor their wounded and ill veterans May 1 to kick off Military Appreciation Month. "...

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Free Tuition for NYS Combat Veterans

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 :: Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
407 Views :: News from the Web

Daniel A. FriedmanAssistant Director-New YorkUSDOL/VETS NYS has amended Section 669(a) of NYS Education Law to provide the equivalent of 4 years under graduate, or 3 years graduate tuition at the rate charged by SUNY for all NYS veterans who served in a combat theater of operations for which a expeditionary medal or campaign ribbon was issued from 1961 on forward. The award may used for any...

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2008 Military Handbooks

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, April 17, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, April 17, 2008
304 Views :: News from the Web

The 2008 Military Handbooks are now available. To get your free copy visit www.militaryhandbooks.com. Handbooks include: 2008 Base Installation Directory 2008 US Military Retired Handbook 2008 Getting Uncle Same to pay for your college degree 2008 Benefits for Veterans and Dependents Handbook 2008 Military Children's Scholarship Handbook. The website als...

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Beirut 25th Remembrance Services

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, April 17, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, April 17, 2008
3310 Views :: News from the Web

Dedicating the Cpl James Jackowski USMC (KIA Beirut Bombing October 1983) Memorial Circa 1990. Dedicating the Cpl James Jackowski USMC (KIA Beirut Bombing October 1983) Memorial on Rt 35 South Salem, NY with Young Marines of White Plains and Marine Corps League. Pictured (left to right)Rear Row: Detachment Life Members Victor Cisternino, Lu Caldara Front Row: Pvt Morton, LCpl Gabriel Phifer (M...

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