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USNS Montford Point Christened in San Diego

Posted by WebSgt on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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By Sarah Burford,Military Sealift Command Pacific Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy's first mobile landing platform ship, USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1), was christened at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, March 2. Owned and operated by Military Sealift Command, Montford Point was christened by its sponsor, Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, the wife of current NASA Administrator...

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General Officer Announcements

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, May 19, 2012 :: Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 384-12May 15, 2012 General Officer Announcements Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta announced today that the President has made the following nominations:Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. Paxton is currently serving as the comm...

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DoD Announces Korean Defense Service Medal

Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, May 25, 2008 :: Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2008
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The Defense Department announced today the creation of theKorean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The KDSM is a service medal to give special recognition for the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the U.S. armed forces who have served or are serving in the Republic of Korea. Public Law 107-314 legislated the creation of a new medal to recognize military service in the Republic of Korea ...

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The Department of Defense announced today the recommended mailing dates

Posted by WebSgt on Monday, November 14, 2005 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
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The Department of Defense announced today the recommended mailing dates to ensure that holiday cards and packages for service members arrive overseas in time for the holiday season. "To ensure delivery ... to military APO/FPO addresses overseas and to international addresses, we suggest mail be sent by the recommended dates provided by the U.S. Postal Service," said Mark DeDomenic, the assistant...

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Military Phone Card Donation Program Goes Public

Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, April 25, 2004 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
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The Department of Defense announced today that any American can now help troops in contingency operations call home. The Defense Department has authorized the Armed Services Exchanges to sell prepaid calling cards to any individual or organization that wishes to purchase cards for troops who are deployed. The "Help Our Troops Call Home" program is designed to help servicemembers call home from Ope...

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