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Entries for the 'News from the Web' Category
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, March 03, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, March 03, 2008
154 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops
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WASHINGTON – Military veterans who served in combat since Nov. 11, 1998, including veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, are now eligible for five years of free medical care for most conditions from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This measure increases a two-year limit that has been in effect nearly a decade.
“By their service and their sacrifice, America’s newest combat v...
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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
152 Views :: News from the Web, Armed Forces Press
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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
176 Views :: News from the Web, Armed Forces Press
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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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| Canines for Combat Wounded |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, February 21, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2008
277 Views :: Detachment News, Department News, News from the Web, Support Our Troops
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Local veterans groups are joining together to help raise money to supply a service dog to a combat veteran with a permanent disability. All funds raised will go to “Canines for Combat Veterans,” a program run by Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans! NEADS, the non-profit organization, provides trained dogs to people who are physically disabled, helping them lead more independent lives ...
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| Ceremony Marks Transition from Rear Admiral Robert Rosen to Major General Robert Wolf |
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, February 18, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2008
635 Views :: Member News, News from the Web
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NEW YORK (02/15/2008; 1400)-- Major General Robert Wolf assumed command of the New York Naval Militia, a component of New York State’s Military Forces, on Friday, Feb. 15, in a formal ceremony held at the State University of New York, Maritime College, in New York City.
The change-of-command ceremony, presided over by Major General Joseph Taluto, the Adjutant General and commander of New Yo...
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