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New York Unit Brings Canadian Forces, Air Guard Troops Together By Brooke Davis Special to American Forces Press Service ROME, N.Y., May 13, 2008 - While North American Aerospace Defense Command celebrates its rich and historic 50-year history, one unit will remain diligently watching the skies just as it did on Sept. 11, 2001.   Full article...

Historical Group Continues Serving U.S. Troops By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 14, 2008 - Through three military conflicts, beginning with the Civil War, a group of women contributed to the war effort by making bandages for the troops.   Full article...

'Bootcamp' Gives Vets Entrepreneurial Edge By Annette Crawford Special to American Forces Press Service BROOKS CITY-BASE, Texas, May 14, 2008 - Starting your own business can be a daunting venture, even under the best of circumstances. But add to that the challenges of being a service-disabled veteran, and the experience can be overwhelming.   Full article...

Guard Answers Calls in Weather-Battered States By Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - National Guard members in four states were called out by their governors to assist civil authorities today after tornadoes crossed the southwestern United States on May 10 and flooding on the Delaware coast left communities in need of emergency assistance.   Full article...

Vets Help Wounded Warriors, Families Relax By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Two former Marines have set out to provide wounded veterans with a week's worth of rest and relaxation in luxury homes.   Full article...

Group's Quilts Get Cameo on 'Army Wives' By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., May 9, 2008 - They didn't have any lines, and if it weren't for their bright colors against the spartan background of a C-17 Globemaster's cargo bay, quilts produced by the South Carolina Quilts of Valor troop-support organization might have gone unnoticed.   Full article...

Pentagon Ceremony Fetes Superlative Defense Installations By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - The premier installations from each military service and the Defense Logistics Agency were recognized at a Pentagon award ceremony today.   Full article...

Waiver Recipients Take Advantage of 'Second Chance' in Army By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 - Army recruits who joined the ranks on conduct waivers are slightly more prone to misconduct, but also are promoted faster, re-enlist in higher numbers and represent higher-quality recruits than recruits who enlisted without needing a conduct waiver, an internal Army study revealed.   Full article...

Group Provides Reading Program at Military Hospitals By Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Renee Cevey Special to American Forces Press Service LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, May 8, 2008 - Wilford Hall Medical Center here has launched a new program emphasizing the importance of literacy to parents and children alike.   Full article...

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Fort Myer Kids Get to Clown Around
Tuesday, 08 April 2008

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

FORT MYER, Va., April 7, 2008 - Children normally are told to quit clowning around, but today it was actually encouraged, as clowns from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus entertained more than 100 youngsters at the child development center here.

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Group Helps Guard, Reserve Children With After-School Activities
Monday, 07 April 2008

By Jamie Findlater
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2008 - Deployments are tough on military families, especially on the children.

Children of deployed National Guardsmen and reservists often must deal not only with a parent's absence, but also with the financial burden their family must bear when the deployed parents' military pay is less than they earn in civilian life.

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Family Support Network Helps Families During Marine Deployments
Monday, 07 April 2008

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, April 7, 2008 - Dealing with a loved one's deployment can be difficult. But for Marine families based thousands of miles from home, the challenges might seem even more daunting if not for an active family support network in place to help them.

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Walter Reed Troops Get Some Comic Relief
Friday, 04 April 2008

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2008 - It was all a big joke for servicemembers and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Fisher House yesterday when comedian Kathy Griffin came to visit.

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Soldiers Missing From the Korean War are Identified
Friday, 04 April 2008

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 270-08
April 04, 2008

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

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