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Looking for dad

I am looking for a man with the last name Ragsdale or Rice that was in Portsmouth, NH, between 1955-1956. He hitched up with Clara Ann or Ann (navy name). email me if this is you. Continue

Added by Jacqueline K on July 22, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

I am writing a master's thesis on the Battle for Saigon during Tet 68. Focusing on Embassy, the MP and Marine response. Need to correspond with any MPs stationed Saigon, any year for background information. This is an incredible story of valor that has not been told. e mail robert.james.obrien@us.army.mil Continue

Added by Bob OBrien on December 20, 2008 at 5:09pm — No Comments

I need action and feedback from you all

Dear Associates, This is my testimonial to proceed with any attachment of prosecutions or any claimed that given to me and letter of complaint to all my investment ad visors and brokerage in New York Stocks Exchange and Treasury Department of United States of America. The reasons why this issues arises because this will be my guaranteed certifications to claimed all my unclaimed stocks, assets, in dices, dividends, interests, floating capital and trading capitals that belongs to me and as free… Continue

Added by Dr.Feroz Musa on December 3, 2008 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Grateful

To all the courageous men and women who so unselfishly give of themelves to serve and to defend this country. Many thanks to you all. I wish many blessings for you all and to your families as well who must endure long separations from their loved ones. May God Bless America! Continue

Added by Lisa J. Campo on November 11, 2008 at 4:46pm — 1 Comment

Am looking for information regarding my father's service in WW2 in New Guinea. He was PFC Ralph P. H…

Am looking for information regarding my father's service in WW2 in New Guinea. He was PFC Ralph P. Honea, from GA - 13th Infantry Battalion from Camp Wheeler GA - entered service Feb 22, 1942. Thank you. Continue

Added by Helen on October 23, 2008 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Pentagon Library Makes Valuable Documents More Accessible

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008 – As goes technology, so goes much of the Pentagon Library’s collection, its chief of technological services said. “What we’re trying to do is to improve digital access,” Trudie Root explained. “We call it the ‘virtual library.’” The two-pronged project will help to preserve some of the library’s old, historic documents, and will spare users the trek to the library, allowing them to click through documents on the l… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 10:36pm — No Comments

New Service Announced for Wounded Warriors, Families and Caregivers

DoD announced today that the Military OneSource service has established a Wounded Warrior Resource Center telephone number and e-mail address for service members and their families, if they have concerns or other difficulties during their recovery process. Service members and their family members can now call (800) 342-9647 or e-mail wwrc@militaryonesource.com 24/7 to request support. Assistance provided by the resource center will not replace the specialized wounded warrior programs establishe… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Military Health System Extends Feedback Deadline for Wounded, Ill or Injured Service Members and Their Families

Falls Church, Va – Wounded, ill or injured service members and their families now have until November 28, 2008, to help Military Health System (MHS) leadership better understand the needs and expectations of warriors in their care. The deadline for participating in the MHS questionnaires has been extended due to overwhelming response. The questionnaires—one for wounded, ill or injured service members and one for family members—are available on the Military Health System Web site at http://www.h… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Community members pledge support to New Jersey military families

Date: October 16, 2008 PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Morris County community leaders joined military representatives from Picatinny and the New Jersey National Guard to pledge their support to uniformed personnel and their families by signing the Army Community Covenant at Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway Oct. 10. The covenant recognizes the special bond that exists between area military, their families and the community surrounding Picatinny. The signing preceded a performance of the U.S. A… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Financial Crisis Has Military Implications, Vice Chairman Says

By Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump Special to American Forces Press Service BALTIMORE, Oct. 16, 2008 – The current global financial crisis is a far-reaching problem that has implications for the U.S. military and other organizations, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today. Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright spoke to more than 150 business leaders, professors and students from the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School about several different business-rela… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Gates Works with Congress on Iraq Status of Forces Agreement

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is consulting with congressional leaders on the U.S.-Iraq status of forces agreement that will allow American troops to remain in Iraq after Dec. 31. The United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing the U.S. military presence in Iraq runs out on that date, and U.S. and Iraqi officials must reach an agreement for American troops to continue operations and continue to train the I… Continue

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Iraq Government Set to Pay More Reconstruction Costs

By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008 – Today’s increased price of oil is fueling Iraq’s ability to pay more for its reconstruction costs that up to now have been heavily funded by U.S. taxpayers, a senior U.S. official said at the White House yesterday. Since Saddam Hussein was deposed by U.S. and coalition forces in 2003 “a lot of the heavy lifting” in terms of cost in restoring Iraq’s worn out infrastructure has been accomplished with American tax dolla… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Top military man wants better PTSD screening

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen's call Wednesday for each returning combat veteran, from privates to generals, to be screened for post-traumatic stress disorder by a mental health professional brought to mind an exclusive sit-down I had with him in 2006. Mullen was then chief of naval operations, the nation's highest-ranking sailor. He was in stopped in town for Seafair and met with me one morning at the Westin. PTSD was very much on his mind then, and he spoke of being… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 16, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

Gates: U.S. Toolbox to Confront Threats Requires More Than 'Just Hammers'

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2008 – The war on terror, particularly in Afghanistan , has put the United States and its allies and partners to the test as they strive to apply both “soft-” and “hard-power” capabilities to ward off violent extremism, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here tonight. “Afghanistan is the test, on the grandest scale, of what we are trying to achieve when it comes to integrating the military and the civilian, the public and p… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 15, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

US soldiers in Iraq can find stress deadlier than enemy

BAGHDAD (AFP) — In the early hours of September 14, US sergeant Joseph Bozicevich allegedly drew his rifle, aimed and shot to death two of his superiors on a military base south of the Iraqi capital. According to several US media reports, Bozicevich, 39, allegedly killed staff sergeant Darris Dawson 24, and sergeant Wesley Durbin 26, because he could not bear being berated by them. A US military statement said that "a US soldier is in custody in connection with the shooting deaths. He's being… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 15, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

America Supports You: Group Prepares 70,000 Care Packages for Troops

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2008 – Though Halloween still is about two weeks away, preparations have begun to make sure Operation Gratitude’s 6th Annual Holiday Drive ships 70,000 care packages to troops during the upcoming holiday season. “As in the past, we will send Operation Gratitude care packages to every servicemember whose name we receive who is deployed in a hostile … [area] or on naval ships at sea,” said Carolyn Blashek, founder of Calif… Continue

Added by EiJoe on October 14, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

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