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Entries for the 'Armed Forces Press' Category
| Progress Continues in Anbar Province Amid Reduced Violence |
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, March 17, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, March 17, 2008
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By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2008 - A month into his third tour in Iraq, the commander of Multinational Force West said today he's amazed by vast improvements across Anbar province, with a sharp drop in violence and continued progress among Iraqi security forces.
"It's stunning to me how low (violence levels) are," Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly told...
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| Marine Commandant Halts Purchase of New Tactical Vests |
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, March 03, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, March 03, 2008
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By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2008 - Marine Commandant Gen. James T. Conway halted purchases of the Marine Corps' new modular tactical vest after Marines complained about the equipment's design. Marines said the new vests are heavier and more impractical than the outer tactical vests they had been wearing.
"The feedback on the vests is that the M...
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| Navy Ship Christened 'New York' Symbolizes U.S. Resiliency |
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, March 03, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, March 03, 2008
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By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2008 - On what was described as a "fine Navy, Marine Corps day," in New Orleans, Defense Department officials, servicemembers and distinguished guests gathered today to christen a tangible symbol of America's mettle.
"This is a special day for a magnificent ship that has a special place in the heart of every America...
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| Postal Service Offers Discount |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, February 15, 2008 :: Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2008
196 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops, Armed Forces Press
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By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2008 - Military families have long used the U.S. Postal Service's flat-rate shipping boxes to send care packages around the globe. Beginning March 3, they'll get a price break.
The discount applies only to the new "Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box," which normally carries a $12.95 price tag for shipping. However, w...
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| Group Facilitates Valentine's Day Greetings |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, February 07, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2008
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By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2008 - Letting servicemembers know they're not forgotten this Valentine's Day couldn't be easier, thanks to a national troop-support group's online care package program.
Operation Homefront's "eCarePackage" program allows American citizens to send care packages to servicemembers and their families. The program also ...
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