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| Month of May Dedicated to Appreciating Servicemembers |
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Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2007 - In an effort to draw attention to the personal sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces and their families, Congress has designated May as National Military Appreciation Month.
The congressional resolution, passed in 2004, states that the House and Senate "support the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month." It urges the president to i...
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| Marine Receives Distinguished Flying Cross at Buckingham Palace |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, March 23, 2007 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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By Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston, USMCSpecial to American Forces Press Service
LONDON, March 23, 2007 - A U.S. Marine appeared before Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace March 21 to receive the United Kingdom's Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives and in recognition for his bravery during combat operations in Iraq.
Marine Maj. William D. Chesarek Jr., is the first U.S. servicemember...
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| MEDAL OF HONOR DAY... |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, March 23, 2007 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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By Fred W. Baker IIIAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2007 - Medal of Honor recipients are heroes, despite their many humble objections to the label, and are important to the fabric of our society, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England told those gathered yesterday to celebrate the official naming of March 25 as National Medal of Honor Day.
Medal of Honor recipients and thei...
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| Free ticket to WWE events |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, March 15, 2007 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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By Carmen L. GleasonAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2007 - Servicemembers can take advantage of the generosity of professional wrestlers by getting free admittance into World Wrestling Entertainment events worldwide.
Members of the military can receive a free ticket to WWE events, based on availability and excluding WrestleMania events, when they provide valid identification ...
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| New Yorkers get a Taste of Home |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, March 15, 2007 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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By Elaine WilsonSpecial to American Forces Press Service
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, March 2, 2007 - A handful of wounded warriors recovering at Brooke Army Medical Center here are getting a taste of home -- minus the neck-wrenching skyscrapers and taxi-filled city streets.
The servicemembers, all New York natives, are the lucky recipients of a week's worth of the Big Apple's best delicacies, than...
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