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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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New Temporary Health Benefits for Reserves Announced

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, February 12, 2004 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense No. 102-04IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb 12, 2004(703)697-5131(media)(703)428-0711(public/industry) The Department of Defense announced today that it will implement the "2004 Temporary Reserve Health Benefit Program" for certain eligible Reserve Component sponsors and their family members. The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act and the Nati...

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DoD Announces Korean Defense Service Medal

Posted by WebSgt on Monday, February 09, 2004 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense No. 088-04 IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb 09, 2004(703)697-5131(media)(703)428-0711(public/industry) The Defense Department announced today the creation of the Korean 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 ...

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