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Flood Victims May File Claims

Military members and their families who suffered loss of damage to personal property due to Naval Support Activity Mid-South region flooding in Millington, Tenn., may be able to file a claim with the Navy.

Never Left Behind

RyAnne Noss said she has learned what Rangers mean when they say they'll never leave a comrade behind after going through the past three years of her husband's recovery from a traumatic brain injury.

AER Campaign Runs Through May

The 2010 Army Emergency Relief annual campaign, "Help and Maintain Army Strong," kicked off March 1 and runs through May 15.

New DVD Helps Children Deal With Deployment

New DVD Helps Children Deal With DeploymentDefense and USO officials joined military families at the U.S. Navy Memorial here yesterday to celebrate the launch of a new DVD created to help military children cope with a parent’s deployment.

Girl Scouts Collect Cookies for GIs

For many people, Girl Scout cookies are an absolute treat for just a few months each year. For Soldiers serving overseas, however, these goodies are a taste of home as well as reminder that people are thinking of them and supporting their sacrifices.

CDC Celebrates Month of Military Child

Month of the Military Child has been celebrated for years at military bases across the globe in order to recognize military children and the sacrifices they make while their parents serve in the military.

Mullen, USO Performers Thank Troops

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ended a trip to the U.S. Central Command region with a stop to meet logisticians here.

DoD Programs Encourage Life-Saving Donations

The military community is known for making sacrifices and giving its all. Along with serving America and protecting lives, many service members also donate life to others by giving blood or bone marrow. Both are vitally important in operating rooms at home and around the world.

USO Announces Sesame Workshop Dates

The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families, a free traveling USO show based on Sesame Workshop's award winning "Talk, Listen, Connect" initiative and produced in partnership with Vee, is back in the United States after an around-the-world tour.

CAB Donates Toys to Local Children

Marines and Sailors from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, presented toys to young children of the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children and spent time with them.

Trees For Troops Brightens Holiday Spirits

Camp Pendleton Marines, sailors and their families received 1,000 free farm-grown Christmas trees at the San Onofre Community Center and the 16 Area Landing Zone, Dec. 3.

MC League Begins Toys for Tots Campaign

The Marine Corps League began its Toys for Tots campaign recently with a goal of ensuring every child under 12 gets something under the tree this year.

Volunteers Reach Out to Mil Families

An army of volunteers wrote letters of thanks and assembled care packages for delivery to military families during Operation Appreciation, held Nov. 11 at George Washington University here.

25,000 Canes for US Military Veterans

A national program will provide 25,000 canes free of charge to members of the United States Armed Forces in need of mobility assistance to honor them for their incredible contributions to our country.

DoD Aims to Improve Families’ Lives

Military families make tremendous sacrifices in support of the nation and deserve recognition as well as the best programs and policies the Defense Department can deliver, a defense official said yesterday.

Memorial Hall, Museum Struggles For Funds

Soon after Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum opened in 1910 to recognize Civil War veterans, officials realized a problem with their charter.

Priority Status of Vet-Owned Businesses

Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approved two bills, including measures to increase veterans’ ability to compete for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) procurement contracts, and to improve job training opportunities for veterans.

Women’s Group Donates Items for Troops

Sometime around Thanksgiving some troops in Iraq and Afghanistan will receive boxes filled with gifts from a women’s group in Alexandria, Va.

October 5 Deadlines For Military Voting

Monday, September 28, 2009. The recommended mailing date for absentee ballots for this November’s elections in NJ and VA from deployed military personnel is October 5 – less than 1 week away.

Woman Eases Transition For Soldiers

A Charlottesville woman who has spent much of the past seven years aiding American troops in combat situations hopes to help them when they return.

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