Country by John Conlee, says thank you to Warrior and family support center

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas--with from the point of view of the costs incurred in connection with the personal experience of the applicant's country, long John Conlee and band in support of the family stopped by the Warrior and the development of the armed forces serving in to say thanks to 27.

"We want to thank these people service and sacrifice," said Conlee. -OL, Kentucky Army National Guard Vietnam era in 1973.Even if I go to Vietnam, I remember our veterans treatment during that period it was sorry. and sad.

"This country has learned the lesson then, or at least I hope, it must" be Conlee. "Only want to do everything you can to keep this feeling alive. what happened before was wrong, but we can do it for us veterans up to today. "

Conlee is also appears in the armed forces through the eyes of his more personal note.

"My son, Johnny, went to the Marines in 2004," said Conlee. "He traveled twice to Fallujah Iraq suffered injury and was awarded the Purple Heart. [1] [2] it was for me a lot more attention to genesis is in progress."

Born and raised on a farm Versailles, Ky tobacco. Conlee took guitar as a child, carried out by the local radio at the age of 10.She sings that "barbershop chorus of the city, but not initially pursue careers in music, such as instead of becoming licensed mortician. He also worked as a disc jockey as numerous radio stations, and Nashville area in 1971.

Five years later his demo tape landed Maqui Berry Pills him a contract with ABC. He released a few singles, but could not find the reputation until 1978 's "Rose colored glasses," he was co-written with newsman his radio station, song rocketed up the famous five in the country.

He has released 29 songs since 1978, 26 Figure 20 top-or better. Eight of these 26 reached the No. 1 position in the national country charts.

Conlee said, his songs are about life in everyday middle class with innovative and hardworking people and those who you have been able to achieve even the economic level of ease. "Is more about us for anyone else than the regular folks, "said Conlee.

Also known as Conlee is generous with his time and music superstars, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp announced plans for agricultural support-concerts in 1985, is called Conlee and the services provided.Because she has helped organize and nine Farm aid concerts, which have raised millions of dollars to aid the family farmer is to entertain.

He is also shown more than $ 140,000 for the input of a charitable dollar one dollar bills-by-step children Tossed, when he sings his 1983 hit counter version of "Busted".

"I also you have worked with Terry Johnson at showofsupport.org and several friends who have been patients (Brooke Army Medical Center) BAMC is also has been" Conlee say WFSC his visit."We ended with a day San Antonio here between displays off and I had some different contact information to help us in this one, so we cannot come into put and the visit."

Showofsupport.org is an organization, Midland, Texas, created by Johnson in 2004 shows public support for the members of the armed forces by providing them with opportunities for outstanding service to the nation.The organization seeks to raise the awareness of outdoor sports including hunting and fishing, natural resources management and conservation of those resources.

"I've been focusing on lähettikin warriors usually for several years now," said Conlee, who recently published a DVD disc name is "they also offer."THE DVD is a homage to the family and the armed forces serving them, portrays the lives of families, friends, and friends and loved working with the US military actions taken as a current Member.

"Their sacrifice now is so great," said Conlee. "Back to the 70s, was a draft. now this is all Volunteer soldier, and it takes even more the difference.

Conlee, and completed six of his band in the hit songs, signed autographs and risk to personnel, soldiers and WFSC pictures. they also took of the demonstration or body and the surrounding grounds, and they were very impressed by what is delivered lähettikin warriors and their families.

"This is a beautiful facility," said Conlee. "I hope that they can bring other military bases in this places. "

Touring is a life member of the prestigious Conlee, Grand Ole Opry since 1981, who said he has been on the road more than 30 years, although most of it now on weekends.

"I spend all the time, from what I have it in our outside Nashville, with my family," he said. "I enjoy it. it is not the result in a poor, glamour. gunsmithing or driving the tractor required grease or varnish removal from all over the world, you can get the Dirty work, but I like it. "

Deftones pay back to the fans of Fort Sam Houston

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas-Deftones-, Grammy award-winning and multi-GNOME-platinum-selling rock band Sacramento, Calif., from the development of their tour schedule took 21 time out, Fort Sam Houston end Post Exchange is responsible for and greet session before they are sold out concert is AT&T Center Courtyard later that night.

Over 350 fans from all over the San Antonio-even as far away from the Dallas and post vis-à-vis the amicable resolution of the band's five members (Chino Moreno singer/guitarist, keyboard player/turntablist Frank Delgado, drummer Abe Cunningham, bassist Sergio Vega and guitarist Stephen Carpenter) signing autographs and taking pictures with their fans.

Originally scheduled to begin at noon, the session had been transferred to p.m. 2 last moment. that is not to prevent the band of loyal fans, dilute part was lined is soon 8 clock open PX than

Before the band arrived, the line ran to the store, ladies clothing, shoes and just existing clothing through the other side of the front part.

But even when the session ran long, PX band made everyone who had received line left autograph, photograph or handshake, as a general rule, all three.

"This opportunity presented itself before the night in San Antonio, we Show It was something we can. only jumped," Vega say must meet and greet. "It was a great opportunity to work with and show the people support service.

"For whatever reason they got a connecting service, we appreciate that they relate to," Vega "are added.If no one who wants to kick with us, we kick with them. "

"We have a lot of you have experience of the members of the armed forces abroad on tour while we are in places such as Korea."

Established in 1988, skateboard guys Moreno and Carpenter, Deftones are touring behind the latest version of the name is "Diamond Eyes."

It is the first publication without bassist Chi Cheng, who was critically injured in a car accident in November 2008.

As a result of His injuries has remained a little consciously Cheng mode.

Cheng's accident Deftones had just ended in writing and for posting, what was their sixth studio album, titled "Eros" songs.

Cheng's after the accident they decided the project on hold and have a long term friend Vega a completely new album to store in June 2009. [1] [2] the band has had several advantages Cheng and $ 1 for each flag goes his medical expenses per fund.

Vega said that Texas has a special place in the hearts of the band members.

"We love me play every place, but has always been our presentations in Texas, endearing quality," he said. "We you can feel it. as palpable.

"For me, music is the Exchange and constructive ideas, which confirms the medium-term" Vega said.

"Is a nice thing when someone tells us music, which is part of us, to merge the. it becomes part of their lives and you have the opportunity to share a personal experience of what clarity. feelings to us."

Editorial: Utah Community Covenant

Our team has been visiting many communities throughout the State. Geography and population vary widely from one location to another, but felt the spirit of each in the Patriotic is beyond doubt. We feel blessed to live this a wonderful place where people remain committed to supporting the beliefs and values, which in this country was founded. Utah cities has rallied around compulsory military service members and their families during the introduction of the hard and efforts have gone Unrecognized. Me your our military support to thank you and welcome to the Covenant community participation in the Program.

I could not ever Utah City or Town to walk and to encourage the city to support our troops, because the subsidy is already an incredibly high level of community Covenant-the program is purely formal approval of a vehicle with regard to the community to show their support.

Utah's Hogle Zoo last trip, I was with my family, front row: diluted bird during a presentation. Bald eagle at the end of the presentation to the lifting of the screen and the u.s. flag was draped wall behind it. My heart rate increased, because I have seen me on the front of the scene. Enthusiast photographer than I saw a special photo opportunity immediately.When the presentation is finished, you can quickly moved yourself Eagle flag with some shots in the background. the resulting image is still the inspiration. Eagle eyes active gaze reminds me of the soldiers, with which I serve.

Each of us is in this country and state Utah.We must often dangerous and include the loved ones long separations. Is comforting to know that our Utah communities is support for us and our families during these trying times. I think I speak for all of Utah's military service members and families indicate only the continuous support of our political leaders throughout the State. I believe that the community Covenant-the program can be effectively helps communities towards effectively to our support of the military.

Thanks again, stating the reasons on which such efforts.

Captain Seegmiller is the officer for a Utah community Covenant Team

Fair hosted the special needs of military children

SAN ANTONIO, Texas--the Ministry of defence's exceptional family member Program is considered to be the first-of-its-kind joint Military resource Fair development 6 with more than 300 members of the family of the military capabilities of the newly opened Morgan Wonderland San Antonio, for the purposes of studying.

Fair, the main focus of the special needs of the families had with the members of the different resources that support, in particular, the aisti-connection.

Children's special needs often need additional or specialized treatment, kumiseosten daily stresses the army's family lives of these families available. are much support groups, but they are not always easy.

Simultaanitulkkaustilojen lined gymnasium, Morgan's Wonderland offers families care placement erityiskoulutuksella assistance, sleep disturbance, to your care and the special needs of specific information relating to the categories of persons.

Morgan's Wonderland, Park, which is specially designed for children and adults with special needs, the location of the fair proved to be a complete. Families related to aid, parents and children have had a lot of time.

Morgan's Wonderland is a lot of specially equipped rides to children with special needs, including wheelchairs.

Off-road Adventure Ride was very popular. Ride ultra-accessible vehicles are the volumes corresponding to their type in the world, enabling for wheelchairs and their companions to enjoy the experience of individuals with regard to the first comfortably.

Dylan joined the ranks of the age of 10 Costales, "best was driving!"

Melissa Reyes, Fort Sam Houston EFMP Program Manager to him, "this was a fun informative event that if on the other, the sale of the families who experience the same day-to-day challenges."

Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases Families connected families of Fort Sam Houston to enjoy the benefits of the transaction date.

Angela Swain, Fort Sam Houston EFMP specialised "it was from one of the military of the various sectors and stress free day and just for fun, family is a great opportunity" said.

Ivan Tull Morgan Wonderland volunteers, summed up his feelings to the Park and the days of the event, "never seen most of the grins, face, children who visit this park."

For more information about families with special needs persons empowered to sign the resources available and the exceptional DoD's family member of the Program can be reached at (210) 221-0285.

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Pioneer Park celebrate military community

FAIRBANKS, Alaska-Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska's landmark and historic only rolled out a red carpet, a theme about 5000 military personnel and their families Eielson air force base and Fort Wainwright Military Appreciation days during the event on Saturday.

-Free rides the carousel and the Park train free food, museums, face painting, miniature golf, live entertainment, lisäkierroksilla free admission and a lot more Park officials and agencies pulled out all stops of the military Families were unrivalled to said Jason Avery, Pioneer Park management.

"It was a really great event," Avery said."Was a great day in the Park."

The organizers were noticed and appreciated the efforts of the Soldiers and family members such as LaDonna Olson, wife of chaplain (Captain), Mark Olson, 3rd Battalion, 21st light infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Utin solution. " This was such a nice inaccurate, "he said."It is really great, wonderful. We appreciate everything they are doing for us."

This year, the Military Appreciation Day marked the Park is celebrated military community in this way, the fifth year.The transaction originally began to Welcome home event for the Soldiers deployed in 2006 and has developed a general Appreciation event for all military personnel in the field of Fairbanks, Alaska.

This year, in the event of the preceding year, increased by 2,000 people studying and organizers were very pleased with the turnout, Avery said. Military Appreciation Day was also an annual veterans Stand down the provision of assistance in the event of the Park and to support veterans in the area.

"It seemed like all was a great day the weather was beautiful. Suppliers had lines away from their doors all day.He said we gave a lot of free train rides and the carousel (rides) and I think we went through about 2400 hot dogs ".

Pfc. Brandon Blevins, 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1500 Combat Aviation Brigade, enjoy the Park hospitality and generosity as he tried his hand at miniature golf with a friend. "It is a great event, "he said."We are not taken in good time. "

Staff Sgt. Ryan Waldrop, 3-21, and his family took part in the event and said it was only an example of Fairbanks, the Community shall support the Soldiers and families unique way.

"This type of support you want Only everywhere," he said. "Seeing through the eyes of my wife in particular things really help me to see all that the community provides us. "

Concepts within the community evaluation and for aid was exactly what the event was around, Avery said.

"Pioneer Park is a community park is great to be able to Show us with a great setting for the Appreciation of the army in this park and just let folks Fort Wainwright and Eielson (AFB) know how much the community appreciates it," he said.

Warfighters, civilians are optimal for agriculture

FORWARD operating BASE FENTY, Afghanistan-nearly 50 the civilian and military officials as gathered to share "best practices" and East of Afghanistan in their efforts to promote the sector and the business operation of the Base Fenty on Sept 6.

US Department of Agriculture, the u.s. Agency for international development and the implementation of the different organisations met with military leaders of the three National Guard Agri-Business Development groups in the eastern provinces of Afghanistan, Nangahar, Laghmanin and Kunar, all of which are the activities of the Task Force-Bastogne-serving.

Physical security and are closely linked to the food security in Afghanistan, the US Army Commander TF Bastogne column Andrew p. Poppas, Janesville, during the meeting participants comments Bryggare Poppas also stressed that the implication of the kinetic activity is not enough in the area of responsibility has been successful in his.

"Organizations dedicated to improving agriculture in Afghanistan is a key part to play in our efforts," said Poppas. " We can Remove and kill anti-Afghan forces.It is, what we do but we must have the correct management and development projects follows us behind so we do not have the right to establish stability and sustainability of the Government of Afghanistan. "

Military and joint activities critical to the achievement of the objectives of the United States in Afghanistan, is added to the Sarasota, Fla, senior civilian representative. TF Bastogne Kate Byrnes. Participants of the meeting, however, Byrnes said that real progress in Afghanistan depends on the military and authorities more simple and per real strategic partnership.

Byrnes said "it is not only about the military and cooperation". "We do not know how to do this.We've done, nine years.If we can really make a difference in cooperation with per end mode that creates the conditions for the success of the Islamic Government. "

One organization that has worked to build strategic partnerships and Afghanistan in the agricultural sector, including the National Guard with the agencies for the programme, ADTs sustainable agriculture pace. MP which is the subject of THE USAID, Chemonics International, Inc. has a variety of programs to be introduced for production, quality and high-value agricultural products, such as Afghanistan, cashmere Wool grapes and the marketing standard for apples.

"We cannot do what we do without the ADTs," said Joseph Daniel Moody, MP's Chief of party. "One MP initiatives last year was due in Afghanistan by exporting it to apples of India for the first time it was only possible to., Paktya in ADT tool. "

Half-dozen USAID implementation organisations such as MP gave presentations at the Conference is to give priority to reviewing plant protection products, including the Missouri National Guard ADT (IV) that works, Nangahar, Kansas National Guard ADT II, which shall act in accordance with the province, and Laghmanin Iowa National Guard 734th ADT, Kunar region represents the ADTs. Missouri and Iowa ADTs, received during the preceding three months in Afghanistan.

"This Conference has been especially valuable ADTs, our tour, the first part of the US Army in the column" said Michael d. Fortune St. Louis, Mo, Missouri ADT IV Commander. "We received some practical proposals for what works, we have also received an excellent time to take a look at the big picture as well. "

West Point celebrates the 49th annual Buffalo Soldier Ceremony

WEST point, N.Y. (Sept 8, 2010)--Active duty and retired military, with friends and family gathered at West Point Buffalo Soldier field on Sept 5, identify one of the greatest turning points in at the 49th annual Buffalo Soldier Ceremony in the history of the armed forces.

Of the surviving Buffalo Soldiers could not be found in honor of the 9th and 10th cavalry Regiments, Us Congressionally established by first African-American army regiments, soldiers of the ceremony.

Retired Air Force column Roy, witches, spells, Tuskegee Airman also sent speaker Rev. Marvetta Walker event. 24 Years Army veteran, Walker served as chaplain in support of operation Iraqi Freedom II.

Walker made a moving speech in Buffalo Soldier history and encourage the younger generation to learn more about their history and concluded a number of units of the armed forces and the nation.

"I believe that it is important to know, if we, the people as the fire, so that they may understand how proud we are to be that we have," Walker said.

Walker first Buffalo Soldiers were part of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, the United States Congress, Sept 21, 1866, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., the corresponding regiments were perustetunMuihin stood during the civil war and after the war, these units were again as the 9th and 10th Regiment-Regiments of the United States.

Henry o. flipper, 1877, the difference is the first class earned African-American graduate of West point of the 10th Cavalry soldiers, in addition to the first African-American commander. Buffalo Soldiers retired Sergeant Sanders Matthews Jr., Highland Falls, West Point, such as cadets to ride horses and taught that now their territory (a).

Buffalo Soldiers is credited with helping to break the segregation the Army ranks by participating in the Indian wars, the Spanish and the Philippine American war, world Wars and the Korean war in 1951 by the end of the last Buffalo Soldier units in the Antigen and other military units.

"If I hear to Buffalo Soldier today," Walker said, "he said" remember me: remember me when I taught to ride a horse ", but I could not sit down next to you. remember me I was fighting a war, and I have been learning how to shoot gave me instead of broom rifle. But still I marksman.""

After the ceremony, witches, spells, Matthews and other surviving Buffalo Soldiers held by the photo opportunity with the Soldiers, cadets and the other participants before the name of the person responsible shall be deemed to be round Pond liiketilaisuuksiin.

Fort Bragg Soldiers make life pehmensi returned for pets

FORT BRAGG, N.C.-a dozen Soldiers Fort Bragg chapter Audie Murphy Club volunteered Sergeant, Raeford does not kill the animal shelter of chores for 31 July of the yard, "Haven of life"-friends.

By coming to the shelter, Soldiers was to contribute to the community, said Sgt. 1st Class Kwame a. Pettus, which is reserved for the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division.The Club is the army's most prestigious societies and their members must pass at least two selection tables Audie Murphy. Club celebrates its principles.

Candidates must be compared with Murphy, America's most decorated Warrior, which leads to the front and entered shall be responsible for his Soldiers and their families, Pettus said.

"So much to support the army is important to remember to give something back to the Soldiers do civilians," he said.

Sgt. 1st Class Jeanette l. Birkholz, read, the President said the Club members has been with organisations such as the Fort Bragg area meet Haven to the ideals and awareness of the Club.

"By becoming a Haven, getting members to do a good job of others and the Club, know more people," he said.

Birkholz, which is non-XVIII Airborne Corps aliupseerin officer for a period of trial defence office, said the Club intends to be a shelter, where he found two dogs ' family long-term relationship.

Stephen j. Spear, which is payable at the time of his wife, CatGenie Granules Linden, with the retired professor of the faculty, the farm to the shelter began retirement said.

Over the years, the number of persons expected to drop out of the use of dogs and cats and shall specify the reasons for and the pair take them and find new homes, spear said.

The shelter will now 20-30 approvals, weekend and shelter of the PetSmart store Fayetteville, donated to the area, he said.

In 1997, when they had depleted their savings, spear incorporated as a non-profit organisation, he said.

Spear said today, shelter houses approximately 400 dogs and cats in a 400 full service Veterinary Clinic and grooming protected from 55 unstable barn drives.

Among the projects worked on the creation of the four members to the club house cats, gravel dog cages spreading and preparing to crash with the concrete pads, spear said.

"It means so much to my Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is here," he said. "They are able to make one day, what it would take me weeks. "

Birkholz said the Club's return to help develop the cats in cages has its own grooming drives and airconditioning dozens of housing to the shelter.

Spear said, what is the shelter of which shall be responsible for their commitment to put the health rules laid down by the community to take up residence there.

Most shelters hold stray three days before you can put it to sleep, he said. "In the case of the owner of the "waiver" they kill it the same. "

North Carolina is 11,000 cats and dogs to sleep on an annual basis and regulators are putting the pressure will not kill shelters to upgrade the facilities, he said.

About half of the dogs and cats are decreased by military Families-Fort Bragg transfers and long deployments, he said.

"When it is difficult to find someone to watch your pet 15 or 18 months and it is too much to ask to look after the children and a wife, and at the top of everything else take care of pets," he said.

"It is really difficult to see the Special Forces guys crying parking, as they leave their dog behind the" spear said.

Hollywood letters encouraging servicemembers, Families send

Hollywood must support messages to our men and women in uniform through letters from Hollywood, 30. July US Army installation management command to launch a new site.

It is a community outreach initiative that displays only on behalf of our Nation of Hollywood sacrifices for.

Actress D.B. Sweeney is a site which features greetings and good wishes to cross-section of the entertainment industry, including actors, producers, directors and singer/songwriters behind the force. Sweeney, whose films included in the "cutting edge" and "two tickets to Paradise", a collection of messages spearheads that they are achieving the intended for servicemembers.

"I am very grateful to you and you do your make on a daily basis to keep America safe male," Sweeney wrote a letter to servicemembers."I have come across many other users Show business also support.[Which] will appreciate the quiet, you can preserve the ideals and you volunteered admirable reasons. and what letters from Hollywood in the case of the supply of some of these folks way to reach you. "

Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Commander of u.s. Army appetite suppressing herbs
installation management Command, said it means something servicemembers, where they can see their favorite television shows and movies of the same actors to identify them and their service in return.

"Our servicemembers have taken part in the ongoing conflicts in almost a decade, so each forum that will be extended to support, promote and valuation should distinguish between persons and to members of their families," Lynch said.

"Americans are generous and compassionate", Lynch on. "If they can help somehow, they will be. Hollywood letters is an excellent example of that. "

Letters Hollywood site visitors can read the messages, including the Academy Award winner, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sean Astin, who played for the Lord of the Rings trilogy Sam Joe Mantegna, currently weekly series of the "Criminal Minds;" stars entertainers Karri Turner that appeared in nine JAG Leeann Tweeden;, "Poker after dark" host and John Ondrasik, Seasons front man Band Five for Fighting.

New letters will be posted every Wednesday at www.lettersfromhollywood.army.mil.

Louisiana Governor Jindal declares new jobs in the region of Fort Polk

ALEXANDRIA, jäätikkösola-one of the biggest problems facing-military spouses is started on a new job-the new company and each time the Soldier makes a permanent change in the status of the transfer.

Unless the husband has a simple working position-what is often means less money to start-they also tend to lose, regardless of their can be accumulated in their previous job.

"A lot of people who require that the other types of income, this is a great concern," said Jennifer Walker, whose husband Staff Sgt. Jason Walker, military, armed forces, Fort Polk, jäätikkösola is "they know when they can be the need to start looking for a job immediately, because they are not used before they can be."

Helps you fix the concern, Louisiana be .gov. Bobby Jindal, Fort Polk Garrison commander Lieutenant Colonel Francis Burns and the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Central Louisiana, Elton Frog Checks Pody announced a national electronic guarantee to the amount actually paid by you for the venture Services Inc. or NEW, which creates a new 200 direct jobs, Alexandria/Fort Polk in the area over the next two years.

The work is representative of the customer care at home and the enterprise will be allocated to the central stations in Louisiana individuals to fill these positions. Louisiana economic development estimates that 200 direct jobs produced almost 100 new, indirect jobs almost 300 new, direct and indirect effects of Central Louisiana total number of jobs.And one more important characteristics of the work is that when an employee goes to the fact that the work is in the home, enabling them to exercise their right and accrued benefits, the job.

"When I took office 2008, we set out to create a new Louisiana," Jindal said. "This new Louisiana would be a highly skilled workforce, growing companies newly created jobs and economic environment prevent severe taxes, red tape and regulation of the Government.We've made huge progress towards these objectives by working to build a better Louisiana us thoroughly children. in fact, the NEW ' s decision to invest in Central Louisiana reflects our commitment to economic development and growth of our pro-policy success to build a better Louisiana us children. "

Jindal said Fort Polk was one of the main reasons for the new selected Central Louisiana.
"Fort Polk provides for unused labour which is very suitable for NEW customer care representative's work enterprise" Jindal said."Ultimately, this project will create a flexible and home work, which leads to the Fort Polk, ipso facto, in the context of the armed forces, their families and a better quality of life for the citizens of this area. Fort Polk Louisiana as part of the work of the fabric and win, such as new are men and women who serve our country. "

He also thanked their efforts to take the NEW Central leadership Fort Polk, Louisiana.
"I want to thank (it was) General (James), Yarbrough (joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Commander), and Colonel Fort Polk community, Burns," Jindal said."The work on this project helped us to protect these jobs and actually Fort Polk is vital in this region. we must do all we can for these Soldiers and family members who sacrifice so much to us on a daily basis."

Burns is referred to as "the freedom to strike."Perseverance, you can import the data into NEW key Central Louisiana, Burns was told. "Thanks to all considered this idea viable and table in the last year, "he said."NEW ' s Central Louisiana and local actions to bring this arrive epitomize our Soldiers and we've made a promise at the time of signature of the Army Family Covenant community official commitment to support State and local improving quality of life of our Soldiers and their family members."

Burns said at home for the program to tap the valuable resource skills and talents to military spouses."This is an opportunity, our spouses, each bit of the Soldiers are heroes really deserved-," said Burns. "Years you have been to the myriad of challenges: dealing with long separations is their Soldier war; raising kids singlehandedly; live in the area where the work opportunities are limited. the strength of the Army motto "Army Strong." "

Diana Veseth-Nelson, whose spouse, Captain Adrian Veseth-Nelson, armed forces, Fort Polk, said he is recommended to Fort Polk remained on the territory of new jobs. "I believe that this is an excellent example of how this area forward of the Soldiers and their commitment to the army community Covenant, "he said.

Jindal said, Fort Polk and Central Louisiana potential labour were the two primary factors that NEW account during the site selection.NEW interview starts immediately, and of those investments for the first virtual training program begins in September.

LED Secretary Stephen Moret said: "We recently has been the strengthening of our partnership with the Fort Polk strategic growth, the u.s. Army as a location to MAKE THE MAXIMUM attractiveness as well as to improve the quality of life within the boundaries of the armed forces members who there. jobs that you create a new further enhance the attractiveness of Fort Polk to members of the service is not available on the basis of flexible job opportunities by extending their spouses '."

Mitch Carroll, vice president, contact center sources, NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc., said, it is rewarding, especially given the cyclical, add new markets and new jobs in the United States to bring into force the communities.

"Our work, home, the program is to create outstanding results for us over the last five years," Carroll said. "We are thrilled the Alexandria and Fort Polk that support a set of job skills and provide outstanding customer service, we are worrying. "

Rick Ranson, vice president for Louisiana economic development in the Central Chamber of Commerce "appreciation for the inhabitants of NEW offers, Fort Polk in addition to all of Central Louisiana, human potential," said.

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Madigan, City of Tacoma connected environment technology achievements

COMMON BASE LEWIS-McChord, Wash.--Madigan Healthcare system and Tacoma city has become linked together by a common Base Lewis, McChord's community connections program. Commander Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Penner III and Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland he shall keep the hospital and many such community connections meeting having taken up its responsibilities, the development of 11 persons. Penner also recently took part in the Metro Parks Tacoma safeguard fest at the beginning of August. In March 2000, the community connections program has been building links with the surrounding communities, the organisation partnering minutes 15 large military units, the local municipality. The objectives of the programme is to improve the military and the interaction between the local communities, the understanding of the army and JBLM and to develop and maintain a strong and positive community partnerships. "Many Madigan's workers Tacoma live and zip/postal code-Tacoma, our address is" said Penner. "This partnership brings the growth and development of Tacoma and merge together both US interests in environmental stewards and technology champions." Madigan has received national awards from the technology and environmental achievements. The health care system has been designated Hospitals & health Networks "100 Most Wired" hospitals over the past several years. Madigan was granted in may Partner for Change, is the difference between Award from practice Greenhealth that recognizes the health-care facilities that have achieved improvements in the removal of mercury, waste reduction and pollution prevention programs. Tacoma invested in technology by installing fiber optic cable, 700 miles of the streets below, in accordance with the conditions set in this way, with the exception of the other major cities for the technologically-friendly. Tacoma is open space and open water, recycling, green buildings, and much more. Green Tacoma partnership to pursue activities entailing the professional use Tacoma Community and maintenance of a viable, healthy natural spaces of the building's groups, providing resources and training and organizing public outreach work. Following a major community event, Madigan and Tacoma between Sept 17 Stadium Bowl. Stadium Bowl is for Stadium high school, the namesake, Stadium high school, Stadium District, football (soccer) field. The Bowl is celebrates 100 years. Penner, speaking and participating in the parade rolled-up crowd as part of the Jubilee.

Military Families mingle Do Dream Festival with Korean neighbors

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea-Army family members may participate in the sixth annual do not Dream Festival-the Republic of Korea and the United States friendship event sponsored by Dongducheon City-specific tourist Bosan-dong area that are most important to the development of the port Casey Garrison 28 outside. The transaction is included in the games, a large number of modern and traditional Korean folk music and prize drawings.

Pay a visit to Fort Drum Senator

Fort Drum welcomed back to the special Guest on Friday, when the US parent Kirsten Gillibrand paid an official visit to New York City, the North Country.
His visit was to meet with Soldiers as they prepare to leave for military operations in Afghanistan and see what he can do their representation in the Senate of the United States.
Fort Drum at the same time, the Senator was major-General General James l. Terry, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and the Office of the Commander of the Fort drum.
Office after the Division of Soldiers preparing to use, which are also New York state residents, and asked what he could make them than their Senator Gillibrand met.
After this, and how the military spoke of the meeting listened to the problems of the Soldiers was Gillibrand, because they are manufactured in head injury's consideration.
"It was a great visit," said staff Sgt. Brian Niggli, headquarters and headquarters Battalion counselor career. "Had a lot of good information and people was a good questions.We can cover a lot, including economic and housing situation.
"He said job was his main focus, and what he run for Washington," he added. "He made a lot of notes, divided into a large number of ideas and was very familiar with, and I think that he presents us with a lot of good comments. "
Gillibrand spoke of what facts before leaving Fort Drum, he discussed the Soldiers and what he can do to support them, as they use abroad.
"It was great meeting," said Gillibrand. "My aim was to listen to the meeting for men and women who are about to introduce its Afghanistan and they talk about some problems, they are to be the face and some of those concerns.
"It is no surprise, we spoke to economy, the labour market, and (it) not just now created only a very limited number of jobs, and how people are really struggling," he continued. "We talked about affordable housing needs, and how when the troops come back home again, there will be a huge need for affordable housing.
"And we talked about family life and of their families when they are turned on," he adds. "We discussed what is in the same way as military family and type of support which need me. "
He also mentioned some of the family was a problem and the Soldiers what can we do better the life of the members of the family.
"Also, we talked about things that can help improve their lives," said Gillibrand. "We spoke a little early childhood education, day care, access to good schools and we are working for all things are. "
Senator, also to mention he is working to help these Soldiers, who served as Afghanistan and Iraq, who returns to the conversion of the Senate soon.
"We are in the labour market, and my concern is that one out of five young veterans come from back to Iraq and Afghanistan is unemployed right now," he adds. "So I am focused on right now the invoices are each employer who hires young veteran tax. "
Before the hold down the Fort Drum and became a time to thank the Soldiers Gillibrand, family members and all those civilian labour but said he expected to return at a later time.
"I am very grateful to all of the service, for their sacrifices in their courage, and that I am here is to sound," said Gillibrand. "They need to know that I am not only speech and their representatives in Washington, but that I will fight their fight so hard on them and as they fight with us one day. "

North Carolina communities support Fort Bragg brigade, brings joy Soldiers

Fort Bragg and Charlotte, N.C., the communities have rallied five last week for the soldiers ' on the ground that personal hygiene items, blankets, pillows, sheets, socks, and even 519th Military Intelligence electronics unit, in support of the Battalion.

Like all Soldiers prior to its introduction, the headquarters of the 80 Soldiers and principal place of business of the co., 519th MI Bn. took compress several comfort and personal care items, army-owned shipping giant box time.

The items are packaged in a loved ones and electronics sports memorabilia and accompanying images.
It is these items when they arrived in Afghanistan, unit loaded and forwarded to the milvan more than 3 months ago.

Unfortunately, all the design has not been drawn up by the Soldiers for what happened, when it is opened from the milvan, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.The box was cleaned. all had stolen. next, the communities of Fort Bragg and Charlotte people is easily has the necessary items with resupplying Soldiers.

Two units of the military cargo vans gear stolen somewhere in Karachi, Pakistan is the average size of terminal facilities and Bagram, Afghanistan, where the unit is turned on.Military
the investigation is in progress.

"Although regrettable event, it is in some ways be brought together in our family readiness group quickly the real purpose and for the purpose of administering their Soldiers," said Lt. column, Tony Hale, 519th MI Bn. Commander.

To be paid to the grassroots movement to collect items from Soldier's parents led Soldiers over 15 pallets personal items have been sent to various groups include Charlotte battalion community Infantry, Enter 2 Infantry battalion Pillows Family readiness and group.

In response to more than two dozen care packages were received from the different community groups recently, Sgt. Sandra Carroll HHC, 519th MI Bn., said "the people are great you never know how much people will take care of you and something like this happens up sacrifices.

"We are pleased you consider this is an incredible outpouring," Hale said.

Major General Shawn merges, battalion executive officer theft is not affected by the Doggy Steps application of the foreign operation and forces morale is still high. "We started receiving the items in the Family readiness group, and the development of 7 Pillows Patriots and Soldiers were very grateful, "he said. Moral is still large. Soldiers is active and ready to take action.

Hale "our families and the community support is always important," said. "In this case, supporting the policy and the items, and significantly better morale comfort. But this is not surprising, as the Fayetteville State such as the community or North Carolina, which has given the continuous support Fort Bragg Soldiers throughout this period of permanent conflict. "

The local population to provide year Round Support For Troops

REDSTONE ARSENAL,.--Sue Paddock is often attributed to the International Covenant on Civil and military army Family community Convention.

Paddock, army community Service area chief tells you that the family Association refers to ACS for families.

Community Association refers to a large community what Soldiers.

"Is that Huntsville/Madison County Community thanks to the support of the Soldiers, families, and a total of army, Member of the family," Paddock said. " Huntsville, Alabama in the community is very supportive of our military servicemembers and our families.And we've been lucky, that we had a great Arsenal leadership is in question in the case of employment relationships within the community of our downtown and are leaders. in a number of different events, as well as on and off the post. "

Displays the local population Patriotism can be allocated, at least in part, its population. More than military retirees 78,840 reside within the Redstone Arsenal 80-mile radius.

"There are so many military retirees Huntsville community who really support military action to facilitate a wonderful Patriotic community," said Joe Paddock, the husband is retired colonel. " For example, the armed forces week means so much different to Huntsville, Alabama in the community.Veterans Day Parade Is a huge community effort, including dinner and breakfast before the event.But is not actually standing and watching the parade, and all relevant, whether they belong to the parade or sector, will give you a huge sense of pride. "

Holidays, during the ACS staff and volunteers packed boxes 37 community donated to the processes and personal hygiene items can be delivered for the soldiers in Afghanistan. use these boxes to one 875 pounds and cost more than $ 1,200 be delivered, and that has been paid in respect of community donations.

North Alabama veterans and fraternal organization Coalition Redstone Huntsville Chapter of the US Army with the ACS to the partner to support the army's many events throughout the year. One example is the Community dimension of the transaction, the operation Christmas Bear a holiday party all active duty, reserves, and the Defense National Guard civilians.They will also sponsor Blue Star Banner ceremonies.

Also during the holidays, many of the free tickets are available for military Families events such as the Nutcracker Ballet and Santa's Village EarlyWorks Museum. during the year, stores and local eateries offer military discounts.

Community If donations to the military for children is the paper bags, school supplies, distributed Rally days Bicentennial Chapel have been met.

Strong support of the connections that have been developed in the army community Service and community resources, such as the US between the Red Cross and family services, such as Crisis Services North Alabama, the human resources Department, National children's Advocacy Center and Early intervention programs for women, infant things and children will be sent representatives to meet with military Families post every Wednesday, ChildWise location, 1413 Nike St. families should call ACS 876-c(2004) 5397 an appointment, you can view these representatives.

Community support for the other examples are the Space Camp scholarship program sponsors provide what monetary donations to the community to send military children Space Camp AT THE U.S. Space & Rocket Center. this year scholarship program was 12 winners and sponsors seven.

The annual Army Emergency Relief campaign may support extending from the outpouring Redstone's gateways. Huntsville Havoc hockey team held by Military Appreciation Night after the game, and they auctioned for differing durations 15 which presented AER $ 23,200.

"Job fairs are an important part of the support of the Soldiers and their families," Paddock said. "We had two this year March 2 in our employment readiness program manager (Debra Jefferson), an organization created in conjunction with the Research in the transition to jobs at Redstone Arsenal Defense Technology and Intelligence job Fair with. And registered in the community was over 420 people. and then there is a 6.Military spouses may 41 military spouse job Fair.

"In addition, the Army Family Covenant through an Army spouse employment Partnership Program was launched to assist with employment opportunities for spouses of local communities And currently 23. enterprises involved in Huntsville, Alabama."

The local population to provide year Round Support For Troops

REDSTONE ARSENAL,.--Sue Paddock is often attributed to the International Covenant on Civil and military army Family community Convention.

Paddock, army community Service area chief tells you that the family Association refers to ACS for families.

Community Association refers to a large community what Soldiers.

"Is that Huntsville/Madison County Community thanks to the support of the Soldiers, families, and a total of army, Member of the family," Paddock said. " Huntsville, Alabama in the community is very supportive of our military servicemembers and our families.And we've been lucky, that we had a great Arsenal leadership is in question in the case of employment relationships within the community of our downtown and are leaders. in a number of different events, as well as on and off the post. "

Displays the local population Patriotism can be allocated, at least in part, its population. More than military retirees 78,840 reside within the Redstone Arsenal 80-mile radius.

"There are so many military retirees Huntsville community who really support military action to facilitate a wonderful Patriotic community," said Joe Paddock, the husband is retired colonel. " For example, the armed forces week means so much different to Huntsville, Alabama in the community.Veterans Day Parade Is a huge community effort, including dinner and breakfast before the event.But is not actually standing and watching the parade, and all relevant, whether they belong to the parade or sector, will give you a huge sense of pride. "

Holidays, during the ACS staff and volunteers packed boxes 37 community donated to the processes and personal hygiene items can be delivered for the soldiers in Afghanistan. use these boxes to one 875 pounds and cost more than $ 1,200 be delivered, and that has been paid in respect of community donations.

North Alabama veterans and fraternal organization Coalition Redstone Huntsville Chapter of the US Army with the ACS to the partner to support the army's many events throughout the year. One example is the Community dimension of the transaction, the operation Christmas Bear a holiday party all active duty, reserves, and the Defense National Guard civilians.They will also sponsor Blue Star Banner ceremonies.

Also during the holidays, many of the free tickets are available for military Families events such as the Nutcracker Ballet and Santa's Village EarlyWorks Museum. during the year, stores and local eateries offer military discounts.

Community If donations to the military for children is the paper bags, school supplies, distributed Rally days Bicentennial Chapel have been met.

Strong support of the connections that have been developed in the army community Service and community resources, such as the US between the Red Cross and family services, such as Crisis Services North Alabama, the human resources Department, National children's Advocacy Center and Early intervention programs for women, infant things and children will be sent representatives to meet with military Families post every Wednesday, ChildWise location, 1413 Nike St. families should call ACS 876-c(2004) 5397 an appointment, you can view these representatives.

Community support for the other examples are the Space Camp scholarship program sponsors provide what monetary donations to the community to send military children Space Camp AT THE U.S. Space & Rocket Center. this year scholarship program was 12 winners and sponsors seven.

The annual Army Emergency Relief campaign may support extending from the outpouring Redstone's gateways. Huntsville Havoc hockey team held by Military Appreciation Night after the game, and they auctioned for differing durations 15 which presented AER $ 23,200.

"Job fairs are an important part of the support of the Soldiers and their families," Paddock said. "We had two this year March 2 in our employment readiness program manager (Debra Jefferson), an organization created in conjunction with the Research in the transition to jobs at Redstone Arsenal Defense Technology and Intelligence job Fair with. And registered in the community was over 420 people. and then there is a 6.Military spouses may 41 military spouse job Fair.

"In addition, the Army Family Covenant through an Army spouse employment Partnership Program was launched to assist with employment opportunities for spouses of local communities And currently 23. enterprises involved in Huntsville, Alabama."

The management of Community programmes to labour mobility JBLM Soldiers

COMMON BASE LEWIS, MCCHORD-.-whether the return to Wash or from gaining access to the civilian workforce, the service members have a lot of decisions.

Dozens of organizations Is a common Base Lewis, McChord is intended to help transition to service members and assistance does not stop there.

"Hometowns, Heroes" or "H2H," was created in 2005 to assist the Department of Defense military returning from Iraq with the communities to develop and programs that support the Afghan veterans. H2H is today the American Legion, which is the largest veterans service organization of the nation. It covers now all those exported veterans with emphasis on those who were injured.

One of the local army retiree get with the program was one way to give the soldier, who gave so much to him back.

"I need two things: (I) the necessary instructions and an opportunity to" said Patrick Steel. "The army gave me as well. "

Steel started his career at Fort Lewis as a private in 1953. His service took him around the world, and brought him back to Washington, where the retirement as Colonel in 1980, He is currently a member of the local. H2H chapter, which serves as a basis for veterans, Kitsap, Pierce Thurston, South King and Snohomish counties.

Steel said his job as Deputy Commander of the part of the post was knowing and networking community with users, so when it came to pass in the natural retirement, with him, he was serving as a rotary. Military Affairs Chairman, when a friend asked him to help the H2H.

"We have called the first veterans employment Service, but since the Heroes Hometowns" Steel said. "This allowed us taking national support. "

The program is conglomeration, whose role is to Citronella Dog Collars support the forces groups.Local H2H figure was almost 90 dozen take less than five years.Steel said, how much people want their service members and their families, gains or losses in respect of the will is.

"There have been a memory organisations throughout the United States of America at the local level, which provide support to the troops," he said, "and the H2H is only one example. There are many other posts so much things around the country for the Soldiers.They are only active in other words, "I am Heroes as part of the Hometowns.""

An active participant within the Washington State H2H Department of Veterans Affairs, the army wounded Warrior Program and there must Meet there.Dozens of representatives of the groups gathered on a monthly basis, to increase its support for the networking of Tacoma, Washington to discuss with each other in the same way. several members are Steel other than the one that they have direct links with the armed forces. Some military spouses or have a loved one, a veteran of the injury; others simply want to show their support.A member of his or her family, the request is too large or too small to run them.

"If someone says" I need diapers, "or" where to stay in the evening, there is no "these groups are there to help," Steel said. "We are you supporting companies and we are you handing money referred to in. ..We're here sets and their families. "

Steel to compensation for the job, he makes a H2H duel finishes with, but he is hardly one regret. family history volunteers, from Steel to him to believe that the Foundation for the requirement to help other. He credits his late Uncle serving other dedicated to his life.

"I knew if (my uncle) was going to lunch or dinner, I had to start thinking about what I was made to help my you are interested in the fight against trafficking in human beings in the last 24 hours," said Steel. "(H2H) gives me the opportunity to work with people who care and who make wonderful things. "

Development, which is around the nation to make catches by its own means.

"The Government supports the troops far better than they did previously, and you have improved significantly since 2001," Steel said. "The country is very concerned about its future, and they see this as an opportunity to do something really good for us young people. "

Even if they meet only once a month, Steel said H2H members of the armed forces and the communication are constantly on a daily basis.

New members are always welcome and encourage monthly meetings.

"We are here to help," Steel said, and I will do this until I fall. "

For more information about H2H call 800 562-2308 or go to: dva.wa.gov.

Laura m. Levering is a journalist with a common Base Lewis, McChord's weekly newspaper, the North Guardian.

They are not forgotten: annual ride honors the armed forces, to remember the POWs, MIAs

WILL CRIPPLE THIS LITTLE, Colo.-wall sound blasted Bennett Avenue, will cripple Creek down. It did tremble. Wait for the masses, drag city will be the first saw lihatuotteesta.

Authorised by wearing chains, scruffy beards with search with tattoos for men and women in black leather.

They approached, the audience cheered, making way for them to pass the authorised by the city and a huge American flag, shall be suspended until the end of the street.

Approximately 5 000 motorcycle enthusiast from America came together to pay tribute to our military servicemembers and honor is missing the action or kept in captivity, the 18th Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally will cripple Creek and Festival at the development of 21.

Before the arrival will cripple Creek authorised by nationals of Member States, the calculation of their own party began, remembrance parade, which show their support to the Veterans of the country.

Fort Carson of color Guard, Ivy Division Band and Soldiers 4th Light solution led will cripple Creek organizations and community members Bennett Avenue down.

Bill Martin, one of the event, organizers explained will cripple Creek city, which hosts the event every year since the citizens to believe is to support their forces.

"This is our salute to veterans," Martin said. "It is our way to say thank you. "

Pat Martin, marketing and events coordinator will cripple Creek, said he is proud of his Patriotism and Veterans of the city.

"We try to make us army as a community," Martin said. "We want to make sure over and current veterans are currently being used. "

Shortly after parade stated, motorcycles began to travel.

Woodland Park, motorcyclists Procession is stretched over nine Miles.

Steve Dupont, people with disabilities in operation Desert Storm Veteran, who ride, stressed the importance of this generation of veterans and sacrifices in order to demonstrate the support urheudestaan.

"We go to these rides to show our country and our military pride," Dupont said."I try to as many of these can be transmitted. I would like to know the adjustments and the women, they are not forgotten."

The charge, after the memorial ceremony was held to honor and remember veterans of old and new, especially services or which remained until the end of the same hostile power prisoner is missing.

Three veterans, former prisoners of war, which have entered into will cripple Creek Home, was proud of the guests of the ceremony.

Fetterman, Chief of staff of the Column Lee 4th Inf. div. and Fort Carson, who served as the keynote speaker, ceremonies thanked their sacrifices and thousands of other POWs and MIAs from throughout American history sacrifices in the brave men.

"All of us is stronger when we have with us friends," said Fetterman. "But suffered alone and we owe the debt has been only. "

A salute to American Veterans Memorial Rally, was considered the development of the walls of the dedication of 22 at war memorial at Mt. Pisgah will cripple Creek Cemetery in Pikes Peak region. Memorial Wall will be built Colorado red granite and the rest of the original and is open daily from 11. who died.Sept. after 2001 and was in the context of the armed forces has five areas of military equipment, was a record in El Paso and Teller County home, or had the Air Force Academy graduates, the members of the armed forces are listed on the wall.

Brig. General James Pasquarette, représentant thus commanding general support, 4th Inf. div. and Fort Carson Air Force column Tamara rank, on the contrary, the u.s. Air Force Academy superintendent, spoke for guests and placed wreath from the site.

Jim Wear, event coordinator, closed the ceremony he believed to Soldiers, to offer protection against citizens it is the responsibility of the message.

-Even if only that we owe all of the United States veteran, living and moving, debt can never be paid back, "use" of that.This collection is one of the small effort shows how much we appreciate your sacrifices in our nation, and the US ".

USARAK, Wainwright leaders to establish partnerships with local schools to make official

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FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska-Leaders from Fort Wainwright, Alaska and THE U.S. Army joined Pete Lewis, Fairbanks North Star Borough school district superintendent, and representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska Tuesday at the FNSB school district office to sign an official partnership agreement.

Signing the agreement marked an important milestone in the relationship between Fort Wainwright, area schools and BBBS and kicked off USARAK's official school partnership program with the borough school district.

"We are very pleased to sign this partnership agreement with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska to formally cement a long standing relationship and partnership program that has linked us together for years," said Col. Timothy a. Jones, Fort Wainwright, garrison commander.

Even though an informal partnership between Fort Wainwright and the FNSB School District is already in place, "the agreement formalizes the partnerships between the schools and units and it gives us more guidelines and ... a little more direction," said Lynda Goodwin, Fort Wainwright, School Liaison officer.

Although working with area schools is nothing new for Wainwright Soldiers, having a signed agreement will create continuity and a blueprint for future interaction between schools and units here, she explained.

The agreements also provide benefits for Soldiers and Caralluma Fimbriata families, many of whom live in the community and attend borough schools. "These partnership programs are exactly what we need to strengthen the military family in our community," said Brig. Gen. Raymond p. Palumbo, USARAK commanding general.

Under the new agreement, the units will solidify the informal relationships they have established with schools and will add new types of activities like mentoring and tutoring to the list of ways they interact with their partner schools.

"The partnership creates a great opportunity for Fort Wainwright Soldiers to give back to the Fairbanks community," said Heather Bauer, Child, Youth and School Services program operations specialist."Soldiers will be volunteering in the local schools on a variety of levels, from field days to listening to children read. There are also opportunities for BBBS to match Soldiers with students.The Soldiers will mentor their little brother or little sister for one hour per week in the school setting.Fort Wainwright Soldiers will be positively impacting Fairbanks ' most valuable asset: its children. "

Palumbo noted that a partnership program at Fort Richardson recently launched and although the programs at Forts Wainwright and Richardson are at differing stages of development, evaluating the programs and sharing best practices between the two USARAK installations will be key to success at both locations."Maybe we can take some of the good practices that we're doing up here and take them to the United States," he said."We're one team, one fight; even though we're spread across two installations that are a six-hour drive apart."

Lewis said they intended to borrow Palumbo's "one team, one fight" motto since it applied to his mission in the school district as well.

"It certainly is applicable to education in terms of making sure we connect with all kids and making sure that they're successful.We're just looking forward to (the partnership program) because ... of the leadership skills that (Soldiers) possess and the role models that they can be to our kids-some of the who don't have those role models-that can really be powerful, "Lewis said.

With the addition of BBBS to the partnership program, Soldiers will have even more opportunities to volunteer and affect children in the community.

"We've found that military personnel make wonderful big brothers and big sisters and really instill in kids an appreciation of both our military partners and their ability to succeed in school and in life," said Taber Rehbaum, chief executive officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska."It has been a wonderful partnership for many years here in Fairbanks and also in the United States.We're delighted to strengthen it today. "

Units and Soldiers enjoy the volunteer opportunities the school partnership program provides and look forward to their activities in the schools and not just in the short term, Goodwin said.

"Every unit that I've gotten a hold of has been excited about getting this going and doing this," she said."So I think this is something that is going to be here (for a while)."

USARAK's school partnership program linked the following units and schools: 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, partnered with Badger Road Elementary School; 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Barnette Magnet School and Ladd Elementary School; 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st-25th SBCT, partnered with Tanana Middle School; 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Arctic Light Elementary School; at the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Ticasuk Brown Elementary School; 25th Brigade Support Battalion, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Anne Wien Elementary School; 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, partnered with the North Pole High School; and the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 16th CABINET, partnered with the North Pole Middle School.

WTB Valdez travelling Reel Thanx

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska-Six Soldiers from the Warrior transition Battalion went to Valdez development 12 than guests group Reel Thanx, Inc.

Reel Thanx was founded in 2007, Mike Mundy and Terry Johnson Midland, Texas. They wanted to show their support of the US Soldiers, taking into account the fishing. Then, it has increased the organisation's five directors and many volunteers.Volunteers provide for the possibility of Soldiers, two three-day weekend trip up to four times a year, a non-profit organisation sponsors and donors to be completely used.

Reel Thanx considers "to honor Soldiers service, and love of their country by establishing urheudestaan" them back to the nature of education. "

Before starting a long way to go, Alan Valdez: Thanx, Reel, the Director met with the group.

He told them he was humbled and used to come to Alaska, for Soldiers and be given the opportunity to demonstrate his Appreciation for their service.

He also stated that the local chapter, Reel Thanx was involved. " Our feeling was that we had enough heroes, impacting the "means said." Nationwide this case was Taking the next step and we are excited about the Fairbanks, Alaska is here.

Means of information also spoke of a new outreach program called "Reel wives" with his wife, Renee,. He said that this program is intended to support on the Home front and Show Appreciation they made even though the male spouse. Reel wives sent care packages for spouses and minor children, custom gifts, gift cards and various items in the local donors.

"We want to affect as many as we can, ye Heroes is to understand how much we appreciate you ... to have fun and do what this is about, which is honoring te, catching fish," said Ronald Zamber, Director of the Fairbanks recently formed Reel Thanx chapter.

Pvt. Joshua Beebe, WTB, was excited about the opportunity, "I can't wait to go this trip.I think it is really going to have fun.I've really never gone fishing until now. "

Spc. AJ Simm, WTB, said fishing in Alaska had always been made his list and travel was "great opportunity," looking forward to it.

Many of the Soldiers was their first experience Alaska's marine fisheries.

"This journey is intended to be good," Tim Johnson, WTB, said I've ever fished in Valdez, Alaska. "

After returning from the trip, said: "it was a wonderful weekend fishing Valdez at. Men had a lot of time I think I really had a lot of. immediate progress. Reel Thanx goal is immediate and at the end of the day of our trips is not about fishing, they are hugging these boys and we shall be restricted to those of their spouses back home again in the case of the service will be displayed. it was the honor and privilege with these heroes-Fort Wainwright."

Yogi Berra Picatinny honors for military service

ARSENAL, n.-of ages two teams fight it out in PICATINNY dueled softball this friendly game today.

Active duty military members are called "Team Picatinny" battled "Boys, Summer 2007," against the world champions and more than 60-League.

Yogi Berra, famer, legendary Baseball Hall to make it to the game, however, his son Larry took part in and play.

Lt. Gen. William n. Phillips, former Picatinny Arsenal thus commanding general, is also the participation and the younger Berra, honoring his father set out in the shield of his heroic military service during World War II.

Berra was drafted into the Navy and served during the Normandy beaches, however, he rarely speaks. his compulsory military service.

Berra is best known as the New York Yankees with the ball to win ever 10 World Championships.

"My father would be proud to have been here today, and he would have been proud to receive this prize" Berra said.

Phillips currently working as Vice-President of the principle of the army, Assistant Secretary of the army acquisition, logistics and technology, the Pentagon.

Boys Summer took Home 11-7-win with victory Team Picatinny.

Brig. General Jonathan a. Maddux, Picatinny's current thus Commanding General thanked all those who participated in and said that he would like to make an annual event.

Event proceeds support the Picatinny's family Morale, welfare and Recreation Branch of the Military Unit of the Fund's Picatinny.