Showing posts with label WW II. Show all posts
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Friday, November 11, 2011
"Veterans Day Remembrance--Words Unneeded" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'
123Tagged.com - More Veterans Day Comments
When no words are necessary...let alone sufficient.
May God Bless All our Veterans and those who serve.
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
"Soldier Socks Receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award & Prepares For Packing Party Saturday, May 28, 2011" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'
| Soldier Socks Newsletter |
SOLDIER SOCKS - NEWS ALERT! |
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 23, 2011 SoldierSocks Receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award & Prepares for Packing Party Saturday, May 28th STAMFORD - Monday, SoldierSocks founder Christopher Meek of Stamford announced that the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award to SoldierSocks recognizing and honoring their "sustained commitment to civic participation, and inspiring others to make service a central part of their lives." "Since our first shipment in July 2009, SoldierSocks has sent 30,000 pounds of tube socks, baby wipes and other necessities to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Meek. "While we are honored to be recognized by the Council, the real honor comes from serving the men and women fighting for our country each day" "We have a tremendous group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have helped us succeed in our mission to deliver the bare necessities to the men and women serving in harm's way," said Meek. "I hope receiving this award will help us raise awareness and get more people involved." To find out how you can help, visit www.soldiersocks.com or join us this Saturday, May 28th for a "packing party" to prepare another shipment of supplies. SoldierSocks is a non-for-profit organization based in Stamford, Connecticut with the intent to obtain and distribute hygienic items for our soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. SoldierSocks.com is partnered with New Balance (New Canaan), Hope Street Pharmacy (Stamford), UPS Store (Norwalk) and works with the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49 and Air National Guard out of Stewart Air National Guard Base. in Newburgh, New York. Since receiving the first letter, SoldierSocks has helped deliver over 30,000 pounds of basic personal hygienic supplies to nearly 40 units, many of which have sons and daughters of CT serving, in Iraq and Afghanistan and has held supply drives everywhere from Boston, Miami, Hollywood and Iowa. For more information visit www.soldiersocks.com |
"Memorial Day Parade Stamford Sunday May 29, 2011-Route & Details" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'
FROM LT. Nick Montagnese of the Stamford P.D.
"This year's Memorial Day Parade will be be Sunday May 29th, parade will kick off at approx noon time, parade will start at Summer St & Hoyt St,,, parade will go southbound on Summer St to Main St,,, then turn east/left onto Main St then proceed straight into Veteran's Park, There will be road closures thoughout the parade route, the parade route will be posted tow away zone,,, any questions or issues contact Lieutenant Nick Montagnese 203-977-4850."
Thank You & God Bless You, Lt. Nick, for this information
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
Thursday, March 24, 2011
"Fort Hamilton Military Career Expo March 31, 2011, 10AM-2PM Sponsored By Military.Com & NCOA" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton
above courtesy: http://www.military.com/career-expo/2011-fort-hamilton-career-fair/?ESRC=careerexpo.se
Dear Military.com Members:
Recently discharged and unsure of what to do next?
Are you looking for a new career where you can put your valuable experience to good use?
If so, please take a moment to check out this terrific Career Expo Reminder for Military.com Members.
This Expo is co-sponsored by Military.com http://www.military.com/ and the NCOA (Non Commissioned Officers Association) http://www.ncoausa.org/
This alliance has been in place for the third year in a row now and you can read about it here: http://www.ncoausa.org/default_section2.aspx
God love you and Bless you for the service you have rendered to our country.
A grateful nation THANKS YOU for the sacrifices you and your loved ones have made in protecting ALL Americans-fearlessly and with honor.
So please take a moment to check out this upcoming Brooklyn Military Career Expo and take the 'next exciting steps' in your life.-Rev. Barb (USARevBarb)
"The Military Career Expo is coming to Fort Hamilton on Thursday, March 31st.
Do not miss this opportunity to meet with top companies like Northrop Grumman, USAA, Lockheed Martin, ManTech and more. Register for free now: http://www.military.com/career-expo/2011-fort-hamilton-career-fair/?ESRC=careerexpo.se
LOCATION:
USAG Fort Hamilton
Sports & Fitness Center
402 MacArthur Road
Brooklyn, NY 11252
TIME:March 31, 2011, 10AM-2PM
Also, meet with educational institutions to learn ways to advance your career using your military benefits.
Register for the Fort Hamilton Career Expo: http://www.military.com/career-expo/2011-fort-hamilton-career-fair/?ESRC=careerexpo.se
View all upcoming career Expos: http://www.military.com/career-expo/career-fair-calendar-2011/?ESRC=careerexpo.se "
Be sure to also take advantage of the free career advice and tips at www.Military.com including:
Five Things to Take to the Career Fair:
http://www.military.com/Careers/Content1?file=careersArticles5CareerFair.htm&area=Reference
Resume Tips For Job Fair Success:
http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Resume-Writing-Tips/Resume-Tips-for-Job-Fairs/article.aspx
Work The Job Fair:
http://resources.monster.com/job-fairs/ncf_1006.asp
Dressing Up For Job Fairs:
http://resources.monster.com/job-fairs/ncf_1002.asp
God Bless You & God Bless America
Reverend Barbara Sexton
(USARevBarb)
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
flag & all dividers courtesy www.free-animations.co.uk
Sunday, March 13, 2011
"A Prayer For Japan From An American: All People Of Good Will Please Pray With Me Right Now" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'
Please pray with me right now for the people of Japan-Rev. Barb
Dear God:Please hear this prayer from the American people for our Japanese brothers and sisters.
At this time we come to you as your children around the world, fully united in our faith in you.
We pray for those who suffer and weep at the grievous losses in Japan.
Have mercy on this great Nation, with whom the USA has not always had a peaceful co-existence.
Fully unite us now as never before, Heavenly Father, in the forgiveness, reconciliation, love and respect that has grown between us, in a mission to provide for those most in need at this time with aid and comfort.
And let no other Nations on earth turn their backs on the Japanese people in their distress, we ask of you Lord, our Creator who controls all of Heaven and earth.
Please cut short the days of woe and misery for our friends overseas, that they may be restored to a moment of calm in order to properly mourn their dead.
Help Japan HEAL, dear Father, as only you can do, and help it rebuild and experience the blessing of rebirth.
Most especially help our friends in Japan deal with all terrifying nuclear aftermath, a situation which by it's very essence, opens old hurts, wounds and decisions of an era long gone.
We pray that you will imbue the brave and stoic Japanese people with the powerful strength of Spirit only you can give to any person.
In the traditions of our individual religious backgrounds, we pray these things.
Which for Christians is in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
AMEN
In Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
Monday, February 28, 2011
"Wisconsin Protesters Disrespect Veteran's Memorial" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VHWZIG199rs
Dear Ones:
No surprise here.
Law Professor Ann Althouse and Meade videotape some very 'thoughtless' young people who end up being very uncomfortable, as well they should be.
You can read Althouse's commentary here:
LINK: http://althouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/protesters-at-wisconsin-capitol.html
Meade and Althouse have done a very good job of capturing 'the essence' of the 'mind-set' of the Progressive Lib Dem young protesters using the Wisconsin Capital's Veterans Memorial as a 'sleeping bag rack/noteboard/sign-post/trash base'.
Althouse and Meade did a follow-up two days later on Feb. 27, 2011:
WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M0fQPVFufeE
Here is the link to the Althouse Blog:
LINK: http://althouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/althouse-and-meade-return-to-veterans.html
In it you can see that even the police look 'conflicted and uncomfortable' about the disrespect being shown for the Veterans Memorial...not that it looks like they have done anything about it.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
CLICK HERE: http://www.dav.org/volunteers/Ride.aspx
Friday, January 7, 2011
"God Answers Prayers & Said 'Yes'-Uncle Charlie Update" Gratefully Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
Recently, I put out a plea for prayers for my Uncle Charlie Eichhorn of Texas who broke his hip, had surgery and subsequently suffered from unconsciousness and days & nights of 'delirium' with O2 sats in the 56% range.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/01/please-pray-for-my-uncle-charlie.html
Not good.
It appears as though he may have been given 'inappropriate medication dosages'--several times, in fact and that's all I can say about that at this time.
Anyway, yesterday he 'woke up' and asked for food and ate some scrambled eggs! Then he was tested for LOC (level of consciousness) and passed with flying colors. There was no brain damage from lack of O2.
He was ordered to do so brief 'bedside exercises' and got 'hungry enough' to ask for more to eat.
I don't know about you, but when someone is written off for 'dead' and has his family told to 'come say their final goodbye's...and then that someone asks for 'a bagel with lox and cream cheese with chopped onions on the side', you've got to figure you have a MIRACLE on your hand.
This is not the first 'miraculous recovery' for Uncle Charlie, either. Any WW II Aviator tough enough to survive Okinawa, is a 'tough bird', indeed.
Almost two decades ago, U.C. was diagnosed with enlarged heart and untreatable congestive heart failure and was sent home 'to die'. The Grace of God and alternative therapies saw that that did not happen!
I am humbled and thankful and praise God for being so kind and merciful to us with Uncle Charlie once again.
And I thank all of you who prayed for him when I put out that global shout-out.
I am ever grateful to God and to you, my dear Readers, for being so gifted with strong faith.
Thank you and thank you!
With Love in Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
Friday, November 26, 2010
"SoldierSanta Packing Party-Stamford, CT Sat Dec.4 9AM-1PM" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
SoldierSanta - Support Your Troops
SoldierSanta Packing Party - Come Help Us Pack!
SoldierSanta Packing Party
Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots Distribution Center
633 Hope Street, Stamford CT.
(Between Splash Car Wash and Torrington Supply Company)
Saturday, December 4th
9:00AM until 1:00PM
Come help us pack some simple gifts to show our troops we're thinking of them this Holiday Season
For questions please call Chris Meek at
203-832-2005 or email info@soldiersanta.com
From Rev. Barb:
Please join me today with this fine cause.
Thank you and God Bless You & God Bless America
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
"A Christmas Plea From Sgt Major Luke Converse--USMC Battalion Sergeant Major for the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Afghanistan" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
Sgt Major Luke Converse
2d LAR Bn. Det A
UNIT 73526
FPO AP AE 09510-3526
Sgt Major Luke Converse Intro
Hello, this is Sgt Major Luke Converse. I am the Battalion Sergeant Major for the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, currently deployed to Afghanistan. The Marines are doing some tremendous work over here. They are living rough, basically out of their LAV’s for the most part and are taking the fight to the Taliban. I have been in the Corps for 24 years and still marvel at Marines in combat. They are definitely living up to their legacy.
The Marines are in need of a lot of basic toiletry items. We are at the end of the line logistically, so they start to run out of things like soap, razors, socks are worth their weight in gold- simple cotton tube socks- (over the calf type) The Marines are on the go, it is incredibly hot and they packed lots of socks, but we have trouble with water to wash them, and then we seldom slow down… Baby wipes are also a hot commodity- we never have enough of them. Because we are geographically remote… we don’t have access to a PX where they can purchase these items on their own.
I greatly appreciate anything you can do for the Marines. I have 400 from my bn and another 150 in attachments- anything you can send to me will be given to the Marines via their company 1st sgts…
This is my mailing address:
Sgt Major Luke Converse
2d LAR Bn, Det A UNIT 73526
FPO AP AE 09510-3526
From Rev. Barb:
Dear Ones:
Here are two useful LINKS for you so you can get involved:
http://www.soldiersanta.com/
Soldier Santa Stamford Packing Party
http://twitter.com/soldiersanta
Won't you take a few moments to help our United States Marines? When trouble is at hand, we DEPEND upon the USMC...anytime and everywhere.
Please support these warriors who protect and sacrifice for all of us.
Sgt Major Converse's requests are for the simple things we 'at home' often take for granted.
Do join me and step up and donate and volunteer today for this fine cause. Truly, every bit helps.
Thank you, and--
May God Bless the work of your hearts and hands
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Saturday, November 6, 2010
"Veteran's Day Parade Route-Stamford, CT For Sunday Nov 7, 2010" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
LET US ALL REMEMBER VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY!--THURS NOV 11, 2010
(PARADE IS On SUN NOV 7, 2010)
(PARADE IS On SUN NOV 7, 2010)
FROM Lt. Nick Montagnese, Stamford P.D.
The City of Stamford is hosting its Veterans Day Parade on Sunday November 7th, 2010. parade kickoff will be at approx 12 noon. This years parade will begin begin at Summer Street and Hoyt Street, then travel south on Summer Street then east on Main Street into Veteran's Park. The parade route will be posted TOW-AWAY ZONE, any questions or issues contact Lieutenant Nick Montagnese 977-4850
Thank you, Lt. Nick.
God Bless & Keep All in the Stamford Police Dept. & Of Course ALL OF OUR VETERANS!!!!
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
"AMEN to Maluka's 'Quang Nguyen' Comment On Military.com" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
From the 'comments section' of http://www.military.com/news/article/vets-groups-wrestle-with-midterm-chaos.html?ESRC=eb.nl
maluka Oct 25, 2010 10:27:55 PM
I came across this today. It is not about the VFW's actions but I believe it tells us that we must never forget what our great country is to all that live here. We can not allow our country to be destroyed or even divided by the VFW-PAC or anyone else. All members of congress who voted to help spend our country into bankruptcy should read these comments. Many of them would not even understand what this person is talking about. Many more would not even care. I do not think this person came to this country to have it sold to the Chinese or run by Marxists.
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Quang Nguyen, delivered this speech at the Prescott Valley Freedom Rally, Prescott Valley, AZ July 24, 2010.
35 years ago if you were to tell me that I am going to stand up here speaking in English to a large group of patriots, I’d laugh at you. Every morning I wake up thanking God for putting family and me in the greatest country on earth.
I just want you all to know that the American dream does exist and I am living the American dream. I was asked to speak to you about my experience as a first generation Vietnamese American, but I rather speak to you as an American.
If you hadn’t noticed, I am not white and I feel pretty comfortable with my people.
I am a proud US citizen and here is my proof… It took me 8 years to get it, waiting in endless lines, but I got it and I am very proud of it. Guess what, I did it legally and it ain’t from the state of Hawaii.
I still remember the images of the Tet offensive in 1968. I was six years old. Now you might want to question how a 6year old boy could remember anything. Trust me, those images can never be erased. I can’t even imagine what it was like for young American soldiers, 10,000 miles away from home, fighting on my behalf. 35 years ago, I left South Vietnam to come to America for political asylum. The war had ended. At the age of 13, I left with the understanding that I may or may not ever get to see my siblings or parents again. I was one of the first lucky 100,000 Vietnamese allowed to come to the US. Somehow, my family and I were reunited 5 months later, amazingly, in California. It was a miracle from God.
If you haven’t heard lately that this is the greatest country on earth, let me tell you, IT IS!!! It is the freedom and the opportunities presented to me that put me here with all of you tonight. I also remember the barriers that I had to overcome every step of the way. My high school counselor told me that I could not make it to college due to my poor communication skills. I proved him wrong. I finished college. You see… All you have to do is to give this little boy an opportunity and encourage him to take and run with it. Well, I took the opportunities and here I am. This person standing tonight in front of you could not exist under a socialist/communist environment. By the way, if you think socialism is the way to go, I am sure many people here will chip in to get you a one-way ticket out of here. And if you didn’t know, the only difference between socialism and communism is an AK-47 aiming at your head. That was what I knew and grew up with.
In 1983, I stood with a thousand new immigrants, reciting the pledge of allegiance and listening to the National Anthem for the first time as an American. To this day, I can’t remember anything sweeter and more patriotic than that moment in my life.
Fast forwarding, somehow I finished high school, finished college, and like any other goofball 21 year old kid, I was having a great time with my life, I had a nice job and a nice apartment in Southern California. In someway and somehow, I had forgotten how I got here and why I am here.
One day I was at a gas station, I saw a veteran pumping gas on the other side of the island. I didn’t know what made me do it, but I walked over and asked if he had served in Vietnam. He smiled and said Yes. I shook and held his hand. His eyes started to well up. I walked away as fast as I could and at that very moment, I was emotionally rocked, this was a profound moment in life. I knew something had to change in my life. It was time for me to learn how to be a good citizen. It was time for me to give back.
You see… America is not place on the map; it isn’t a physical location. It is an ideal, a concept. And if you are an American, you must understand the concept, you must buy into this concept and most importantly, you have to fight and defend this concept. This is about Freedom… and not free stuff. And that is why I am standing up here. Brothers and sisters, to be a real American, the very least you must do is to learn English and understand it well. In my humble opinion, you cannot be a faithful patriotic citizen if you can’t speak the language of the country you live in. Take this document of 46 pages… Last I looked on the internet, there wasn’t a Vietnamese translation of the US constitution. It took me a long time to get to the point of being able to converse and until this day, I still struggle to come up with the right words. It’s not easy, but if it’s too easy, it’s not worth doing.
Before I got to know this 46- page document, I learned of the 500,000 Americans who fought for this little boy. I learned of the 58,000 names scribed on the black wall at the Vietnam War memorial. You are my heroes. You are my founders.
When I was eligible to vote, I went out and performed my civic duty. For all of you young people out there, who just turned 18, I encourage you to exercise your duty as an American to be an informed voter no matter where you are or what you do. America fought and died for your rights. DON’T LET HER DOWN!!!
At this time, I would like to ask all the Vietnam veterans to please stand. I thank you for my life. I thank you for your sacrifices, and I thank you for giving me the freedom and the liberties I have today. I now ask All veterans, firefighters, and police officers, to please stand. On behalf of all first generation immigrants, I thank you for your service and may God bless you all and may God bless America! (end speech)
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I know this was long but considering the midterm election is 7 days away and the affect it will have on our survival it should be read.-Maluka
Rev. Barb says, 'AMEN, BROTHERS!'
And please read about 'THE U21A Incident' here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1441835/posts GOD BLESS YOU
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
"The Military Community's FREE Benefits & Quality of Life Newsletter" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
The Military Community's
FREE Weekly Benefits & Quality of Life Newsletter
Monday, 27 SEPTEMBER 2010
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Welcome to Military Report, the largest weekly benefits and quality-of-life update for the militarycommunity. Start your own subscription to MilitaryReport.com today at: http://www.militaryreport.com
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IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
> Navy Revises Promotions Plan
> Deal of the Week: You Serve, You Save
> Navy Decision on Guam-Okinawa Relocation
> Bill to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Blocked
> Meet Other Military Spouses at Mountain Home AFB
> Don't Waste Your GI Bill Benefits
> Kit Up!'s Christian Lowe Spends time with New Tech
> Featured Job: Your Skills and Experience Put You in Demand
> New Montgomery GI Bill Rates Announced
> Army Program Whacks Coming
> Military.com Fantasy Football Touchdown
> Get Hired at Military.com's Patrick AFB Career Expo
> Navy Mutual Offers $1M of Coverage
> POW/MIA Exhibit Unveiled
> Air Force Members Reminded to Update Info
> Army Provides Emergency Preparation Tips
> Navy Seeks Award Nominations
> Air Force Fitness Challenge
> Exchanges Introduce New Logo
> New Navy Fleet Store
> Air Force Seeks Award Nominations
> Combined Federal Campaign Launches
> Eighth Army on Facebook and Twitter
> Get Screened for Prostate Cancer
> Navy Offers Flu Season Vaccinations
> Shop Around for Auto Loans
> Navy Requires Officers' Photos
> Submit Spouse Award Nominations
> TRICARE Recommends Flu Shots
> Navy School Relocating
> October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
> Sailors Can Register to Vote
> New Navy Course Available
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Navy Revises Promotions Plan
The Secretary of the Navy has approved a revised phasing plan for active duty officer promotions
beginning in fiscal year 2011. Effective Oct. 1, active duty officers selected for promotion to
the grades of captain, commander and lieutenant commander will be promoted at a three percent per month rate for 11 months, with the remaining officers to be promoted in Sept. 2011. All officers selected for promotion during fiscal year 2011 will be promoted in that fiscal year. This phasing
plan does not affect future selection board promotion rates. Unrestricted line and human resources
officers of the full-time support community will continue to promote at the same rate as their
active duty counterparts. For more information on line and staff officer promotion phasing plans,
visit the Navy Personnel Command website, http://www.npc.navy.mil/Boards/ActiveDutyOfficer
Find out how much you'd make with a promotion or at your next duty station. Calculate pay by rank, location or duty with the Military Pay Calculator.
http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay
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Deal of the Week: You Serve, You Save
Save up to 20 percent on all your calls with new reduced rates on AT&T Global PrePaid Cards. It's for you and all you. Click here to buy yours now.
http://clk.atdmt.com/CNT/go/210100523/direct/01/
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Navy Decision on Guam-Okinawa Relocation
The Department of Navy recently released of the record of decision (ROD) on the Guam and
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Military Relocation Final Environmental Impact Statement.
The ROD includes the Navy's decision to implement the preferred alternatives as identified in the
FEIS for the main base, aviation and waterfront operations for approximately 8,600 Marines and
their 9,000 family members who will relocate from Okinawa to Guam. The Army has decided to
implement its preferred alternative for placement of an air missile defense task force should it
be assigned this mission on Guam. The ROD is available on the Guam Buildup EIS website.
http://www.guambuildupeis.us/
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Bill to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Blocked
Senate Republicans last Tuesday blocked an effort to repeal the ban on gays from serving openly in the military, handing gay rights groups a defeat in their last chance any time soon to overturn
the law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance
the legislation, which authorized $726 billion in defense spending. The vote was 56-43. Read More.
http://www.military.com/news/article/senate-republicans-block-effort-to-end-dadt.html
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Meet Other Military Spouses at Mountain Home AFB
SpouseBuzz LIVE is coming to Mountain Home AFB, on Oct. 2. Register for free today. Not only will you connect with military spouses just like you, but you'll be able to participle in panel discussions, fellowship, raffles, and a Diamond Dig. Join us for the event to make connections
that last a lifetime. http://www.spousebuzzlive.com
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Don't Waste Your GI Bill Benefits
Your GI Bill benefits can be used for many certification programs -- programs that don't require
a two- or four-year commitment. Don't let your benefits go to waste simply because you didn't have the time to enroll in a higher-education program. Find certification programs near you now.
http://edu.military.com/gibill
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Kit Up!'s Christian Lowe Spends time with New Tech
Last week Christian spent time with technology he's heard a lot about but hadn't gotten his hands
on. Christian got his hands on a new no joke crossbow -- a "tactical" weapon that borrows from AR platforms and firearm mechanics. See his write up and video at Kit Up!
http://kitup.military.com/2010/09/its-not-an-ar-but-it-sure-looks-like-one.html
Like new tech? Want to know what you should have beyond standard issue? Check out Kit Up! and voice your thoughts opinions and tips about what gear is working, what's not and what you'd like to have as standard issue.
http://kitup.military.com/
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New Montgomery GI Bill Rates Announced
The VA also released the FY2011 payment rates for the Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve, Reserve Education Assistance Program and Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance Program.
Read More.
http://military-education.military.com/2010/08/fy2011-montgomery-gi-bill-rates-announced/
Use Your GI Bill Benefits or Lose Them
Your benefits do expire. You only have a set amount of time to take advantage of them -- and they can be used for not only higher education military-friendly programs, http://edu.military.com/gibill/ but also for many short term certification programs, http://edu.military.com/gibill/certification-programs/ that may result in higher paying jobs, jobs that keep this country running. Start today!
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Army Program Whacks Coming
The Army Vice Chief of Staff said program terminations and trims loom as a result of the
portfolio reviews ordered earlier this year by the Army Secretary, John McHugh. Tactical wheeled
vehicles, with the plethora of programs -- MRAPs, M-ATVs, Humvees, JLTV etc. -- seems a logical place to whack. And Chiarelli said the modular force is "not as efficient as a division" and that he is looking at "adjustments" to it. Read More.
http://www.dodbuzz.com/2010/09/23/army-program-whacks-coming
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Military.com Fantasy Football Touchdown
Army leads the pack! You can catch up on how your team is doing, make trades and come up with a playbook for next week. Not playing yet? There is still time to get in the league to win a 60"
flat screen TV and other great prizes. Check out Military.com Salary Cap Fantasy Football league, sponsored by Avis, now.
http://football.military.com/scm
How it works: You're the General Manager of your very own football team. We give you 20 million fantasy dollars to build your team who will score points for you based on how they play in real-life football games. And, even better, with Military.com's Salary Cap Football, along with competing for individual honors and great prizes, you get to pick the branch of service you want to play for. Want Navy to crush Army? Want the Marines to dominate the Air Force? Game on. Get more game details.
http://www.military.com/entertainment/sports/football/fantasy-football-military-style
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Get Hired at Military.com's Patrick AFB Career Expo
Military.com Career Expo is coming to Patrick AFB, in Florida, on Oct. 5, 2010. This event will
feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. You can
also attend employment workshops focused on helping you leverage your military experience in the civilian job market. Register to attend this free event.
http://www.military.com/career-expo/patrick-afb-career-fair-2/
Can't Join Us at Patrick AFB?
Military.com's Career Expos happen throughout the calendar year, and all over the U.S. Check the schedule for an upcoming event near you. Our Career Expos are the most powerful recruiting event or veterans.
http://www.military.com/career-expo/
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Navy Mutual Offers $1M of Coverage
Did you know we now offer up to $1 million of coverage to our members? We understand our members' needs and provide the coverage levels you want to meet those needs. Consider your family's overall insurance need. Get details.
http://www.military.com/nmaa/nmaaform
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POW/MIA Exhibit Unveiled
Defense Department officials recently dedicated a portion of the Pentagon to military prisoners of
war and troops missing in action. The hallway is lined with information, artifacts and photographs
underscoring the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 MIAs and POWs from the present conflict in Afghanistan and dating back to World War II. For more information on POWs/MIAs, visit the DPMO website, http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/ the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command website, http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/ the Library of Congress' POW/MIA Databases
and Documents website, http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/powmia-home.html, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars' POW/MIA Awareness brochure, http://www.vfw.org/legislative/POWMIAawareness.pdf.
Find ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom. Visit the Military.com Support our Troops web page.
http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/support-our-troops
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Air Force Members Reminded to Update Info
The Air Force relies on the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, https://afpaas.af.mil/, to account for all personnel after a disaster. All total force members should log into AFPAAS occasionally to make sure their information is accurate. If something cannot be corrected within the system, they should contact their local installation personnel readiness office or the Air Force Personnel Readiness Cell at (800) 435-9941. To use the AFPAAS system, log into the AFPAAS website, https://afpaas.af.mil/ or call (800) 435-9941 to report individual and family member status. The AFPAAS link is also found on the AFPC website, http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ , and Air Force Portal, https://www.my.af.mil/faf/FAF/fafHome.jsp.
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Army Provides Emergency Preparation Tips
September is National Preparedness Month and the Ready Army campaign wants to increase knowledge about preparedness. The campaign's main message is "Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed." When making a kit, pack enough supplies for a minimum of three days. Develop a Family Emergency Plan including a communication plan. Get the whole family involved in planning. Be aware of the types of emergencies that threaten your area. Preparedness tips and information can be found on the
Ready Army website, http://www.acsim.army.mil/readyarmy , and the Ready.gov website, http://www.ready.gov/.
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Navy Seeks Award Nominations
The U.S. Navy is currently seeking nominations for the 2010 Language Professional of the Year and the Command Language Program of the Year sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Period of consideration for both programs is Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010. All nomination packages must be received by OPNAV N13F Nov. 16, 2010.
Nomination packages may be submitted via e-mail (preferred method-- XAG_N13F1@NAVY.MIL to the followingpoints-of-contact: (1) Mr. Duane Beaudoin, OPNAV N13F1, at (703)693-7210/DSN 223, or via e-mail;and (2) CTICM Brendan Hiers, OPNAV N13F12, at (703)695-1976/DSN 225, or via e-mail -- NXAG_N13F1@NAVY.MIL .
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Air Force Fitness Challenge
Uniformed and civilian Air Force members are encouraged to participate in "Leap Into Fall," a
fitness challenge for all uniformed and civilian military members that runs through Oct. 31.
Participants may compete as individuals or as part of a group. Participants should log onto the
DoD wellness website, http://www.cpms.osd.mil/wellness/wellness, and follow the quick links to build a profile and to log their physical activity. Individuals who want to be included in the DoD participation rates should use the password "wellness" when registering, and submit their usernames to wellness@cpms.osd.mil Organized PT time for Airmen can also be counted toward the challenge.
Find all of the military fitness information you need, from news to workouts, at the Fitness Center on Military.com.
http://www.military.com/military-fitness
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Exchanges Introduce New Logo
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service recently launched its new 'X' logo. The new logo will
appear on 'X' AAFES advertisements, tabloids and catalogs as well as on the Shop My Exchange
website, http://www.shopmyexchange.com/default_s.aspx The AAFES hopes the new 'X' logo will simplify the many terms Army and Air Force Exchanges have been known as throughout the years. Find great discounts on products for military servicemembers only in the Military.com Discount Center.
http://www.military.com/discounts
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New Navy Fleet Store
Final inspections have been completed for the new NEX Fleet Store and Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation ticketing and recreation facility aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Once the tenants are in place, this new NEX Fleet Store will house a NEX Mini Mart, barbershop, uniform and tailor shop with dry cleaning and laundry amenities, food court, and rental car outlet. In
addition, shipboard Sailors will also benefit from having an MWR Information Tickets & Travel office and Outdoor Adventure Center for gear rental. After the facility's businesses move in, a grand opening is planned for November, 2010. Read More.
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=56008
Find great discounts on products for military servicemembers only in the Military.com Discount Center.
http://www.military.com/discounts
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Air Force Seeks Award Nominations
The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2011 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award, which is awarded annually to a wing commander and spouse team. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their MAJCOM, FOA or DRU for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force
Personnel Center by March 15, 2011. For more information on this and other Air Force recognition
programs, visit the AFPC personnel services website, http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ or call the Total Force Service Center toll-free at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
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Combined Federal Campaign Launches
The Defense Department recently kicked off its 2010 Combined Federal Campaign, offering federal civilians and military members the opportunity to contribute to any of more than 4,000
pre-screened charities. The campaign will continue through Dec. 15. CFC administrators and
volunteers reach potential donors through more than 200 local organizations, and givers may
contribute via cash, check, or payroll deduction. Pledge forms are available through local
coordinators and online at regional CFC websites. For more information, visit the Combined Federal Campaign website, http://www.opm.gov/cfc/
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Eighth Army on Facebook and Twitter
The 8th Army recently launched its own organizational Facebook and Twitter pages to better communicate with servicemembers, families and civilians. The 8th Army Facebook page can be located by searching for 8th Army-Korea or by going directly to the 8th Army-Korea Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/8th-Army-Korea/158991944114487 To receive tweets from 8th Army, visit the 8th Army-Korea Twitter page, http://twitter.com/8thArmyKorea and sign up to receive the latest information.
Follow Military.com and all of our Blogs -- get the lastest information delivered right to your Facebook or Twitter Feed.
http://www.military.com/socialmedia
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Get Screened for Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Recently, the American Urology Association changed its guidelines, and now advises talking to your doctor about getting a screening to establish a Prostate-Specific Antigen, or PSA baseline, at age 40. Establishing a healthy baseline PSA value early will give a number to compare to future PSA tests. Screenings also include the Digital Rectal Exam and blood test, and can be part of a routine regular physical. The DRE is part of the Ranger and Special Forces physical. For more information on prostate cancer and screening, visit the National Cancer Institute website, http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/prostate/Patient/page2
For more information on military medical programs, visit the Military.com Benefits Channel.
http://www.military.com/benefits
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Navy Offers Flu Season Vaccinations
U.S. Navy flu season vaccinations are in full swing, with specific medical guidelines as to who can receive influenza vaccines. Patients from ages 2-49 can receive the Flumist, which is administered much like a nasal spray. Anyone older than 49 must receive injectable vaccine. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu virus types: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness during the 2009 flu season. For more information on the flu, visit the CDC website, http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ or the Navy Medicine website, http://www.med.navy.mil/Pages/Flu_H1N1_Info.aspx.
For more information on military medical programs, visit the Military.com Benefits Channel.
http://www.military.com/benefits
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Shop Around for Auto Loans
Car dealers earn a substantial profit on the money they lend you to enable you to purchase the car. Dealers attempt to lend you money at a high interest rate. After you sign the car contract, they sell your financing to a financial institution who gives them a lower interest rate based on your credit score. Consumers make two, common pitfalls when purchasing a car: (1) consumers do not shop for the best auto loan interest rates because they do not know the difference between APR and simple interest rates, and (2) consumers negotiate monthly payments, not total price. For more car buying tips, visit Edmunds.com, http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/index.html and CarBuyingTips.com, http://www.carbuyingtips.com/
For more auto discounts and tips, visit the Military.com Auto Center.
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Navy Requires Officers' Photos
Officers are still required to have a full-length photo in their military records. The photograph must be in color and display and include a full-length, three-quarter view of the member, left shoulder forward. The photo must be four inches in width and six inches in height. Save the picture to a hard drive, then copy and paste it into the submission form, which is NAVPERS form 1070/884 that is available on the Navy Personnel Command website, http://www.npc.navy.mil/ReferenceLibrary/Forms/NAVPERS/ . Type in the requested information, print the form with the picture and sign the form. Mail the completed, signed form to: Navy Personnel Command, Pers-312C, 5720 Integrity Dr., Millington, TN 38055-3120. Board schedules can be viewed on the NPC website, http://www.npc.navy.mil/channels
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Submit Spouse Award Nominations
The Air Force is soliciting nominations for both the 2011 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year and the 2011 Verne Orr awards, which are sponsored annually by the Air Force Association. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their MAJCOM, FOA or DRU for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 1, 2011. For more information, visit the AFPC personnel services website, http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ or call the Total Force Service Center toll-free at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.
For more spouse support services and resources, visit the Military Spouse Network.
http://www.military.com/military-spouse-network/page/home.html
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TRICARE Recommends Flu Shots
TRICARE and the Centers for Disease Control are encouraging all pregnant women to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza. This year's influenza vaccine provides protection from three strains of influenza, including the 2009 H1N1 virus. TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines recommended by the CDC. Beneficiaries can visit participating TRICARE retail network pharmacies to receive seasonal flu vaccines at no cost. To find a participating pharmacy, go to http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE or call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303. TRICARE regularly adds coverage for new vaccinations based on CDC recommendations. For more information about the vaccines recommended by CDC, visit the CDC website, http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
For more information on military medical programs, visit the Military.com Benefits Channel.
http://www.military.com/benefits
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Navy School Relocating
The Center for Security Forces is scheduled to relocate the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH on Sept. 30. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled that day featuring distinguished guests. The course is required for personnel who are designated as high risk of capture due to the nature of their military duties. SERE training is a 12-day Code of Conduct course designed to give students the skills necessary to survive and evade capture, and if captured, resist interrogation and escape. For more information about SERE school, visit the SERE Course Information Web page, https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/csf/Courses.aspx
For more on military education programs and benefits, visit the Military.com Education Channel.
http://www.military.com/education
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
It is not too early to prepare to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed during October. Find out what your local community and installation are doing to observe DVAM by contacting your Family Advocacy Program, http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/ and Victim Advocates. To locate military-specific domestic abuse resources and public service announcements, visit Military OneSource, http://www.militaryonesource.com/home.aspx?MRole=&Branch=&Component= and MilitaryHOMEFRONT, http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/sp/fap Links to DVAM resources are available on the Military Community and Family Policy Web page, http://cs.mhf.dod.mil/content/dav/mhf/QOL-Library/MHF/257445.html To speak with a DoD Victim Advocate, contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453).
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Sailors Can Register to Vote
Sailors and their families can register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot by visiting the Federal Voting Assistance Program website and using the online registration and absentee ballot assistant to submit an absentee ballot request to their state. The states will begin mailing ballots out 45 days before the general election, which is on Nov. 2. If they have not received their ballots by Oct. 2, Sailors can use the federal write-in absentee ballot as a back-up by visiting the Federal Voting Assistance Program website and using the automated assistance to complete the FWAB. For more information, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website, http://www.fvap.gov/ or a command voting assistance officer.
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New Navy Course Available
The Navy's new Damage Control Petty Officer course is now available through Navy eLearning on Navy Knowledge Online. This upgrade to the retired Damage Control Shipboard Training Enhancement Program course offers Sailors significant improvements including current technology, equipment, functionality and tracking. Moving the DCPO course from compact disk to Navy eLearning allows instant updates to course materials, enables progress and completion monitoring and maintains a permanent record of transcripts. The DCPO course can be accessed from virtually anywhere a computer is available. For more information on the DCPO course (catalog code A-495-0400-V2), visit the NKO website, http://www.nko.navy.mil/ For more on military education programs and benefits, visit the Military.com Education Channel.
http://www.military.com/education
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