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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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| Canines for Combat Wounded |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, February 21, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2008
340 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
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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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| Postal Service Offers Discount |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, February 15, 2008 :: Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2008
224 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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| Postal Service Offers First-Time Military Discount |
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Posted by WebSgt on Monday, February 11, 2008 :: Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2008
192 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops
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Debora PreitkisU.S. Postal Service
2/7/2008 - WASHINGTON, DC (AFPN) -- Planning to send a care package to a military service member serving abroad? Send it after March 3 to take advantage of a new flat-rate box from the Postal Service that is 50 percent larger and delivered for $10.95 to an APO/FPO address -- $2 less than for domestic destinations.
"This is the first time the Postal Service ha...
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