Boston Marathon Shadow Run
A Department of State staffer was the top finisher in the Boston Marathon Shadow Run held in east Afghanistan during the early morning hours April 18. The event was hosted by the Watertown- based, 10th...
View ArticleUnofficial "Fun" Military Certifications
You've crossed the line now...One of the more... anticipated... "unofficial" events on a Navy cruise seems to that of "crossing the line" - the occasion of the ship crossing over the Equator. This is...
View ArticleAFN to Honor Military Spouses Through Facebook Initiative
Military Spouses Appreciation Day is May 10, and The American Forces Network Broadcast Center has established a hashtag for Facebook users to help AFN honor military spouses at this time.According to...
View ArticleSenate Confirms Work as Deputy Defense Secretary
By voice vote late April 30, the Senate confirmed Robert O. Work, a retired Marine Corps colonel, to be the next deputy secretary of defense.According to American Forces Press Service, Work is a...
View ArticleThe Shellback Ceremony
Recently, I posted the various unofficial certificates members of the Navy (and other service branches) are able to acquire. I've gotten a couple of messages since asking for a little more detail on...
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day
Not all who serve wear a uniform.Today, May 9, 2014 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and we salute those that stand alongside our nation's military members and share their sacrifice and...
View ArticleHappy Mother's Day!
A Mother's Day Message from the Soldiers!Happy Mother's Day! originally appeared on About.com US Military on Sunday, May 11th, 2014 at 21:50:57.Permalink | Comment | Email this
View ArticleComics and the Military
Comics (the "pictorial literature", not the stand-ups) have had many uses, where the military is concerned - they have been used to bolster morale, to offer therapeutic relief, "how-to" and to support...
View Article2014 Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 17, is Armed Forces Day in the United States, when Americans pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces in times of war and peace.The commemoration is held on the...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2014
I was asked - what does Memorial Day mean to a serviceman?Well, I would love to be able to present a deep, moving picture to represent the feelings of all servicemen on the topic, but frankly - it...
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