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‘Lead Your Country,’ Biden Tells West Point Grads
‘Lead Your Country,’ Biden Tells West Point Grads By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 26, 2012 – West Point is even more important to the country today than when Gen. George Washington called it “the key to the continent,” Vice President Joe Biden said during graduation exercises at the U.S.
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Obama: Remember Veterans Past, Present on Memorial Day
Obama: Remember Veterans Past, Present on Memorial Day By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 26, 2012 – President Barack Obama today urged all Americans to remember those who sacrificed for the country and to help service members still feeling the effects of war. In
Survivors of Fallen Share Memories, Understanding
Survivors of Fallen Share Memories, Understanding By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va. , May 25, 2012 – When David Lloyd’s wife Ann, died, he hit a level of loneliness he says he never could have imagined. Today, he stood among some two thousand people who had
Dempseys, Bidens Honor Survivors, Biden Shares Loss
Dempseys, Bidens Honor Survivors, Biden Shares Loss By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., May 25, 2012 – The first family of the military joined the second family of the United States here today in support of relatives of those who died while serving their country. “We’re
President Proclaims 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
President Proclaims 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 – In a proclamation issued today, President Barack Obama urged Americans to remember the courage and sacrifice of U.S. military members who served during the Vietnam War, and he declared
Face of Defense: Artistic Soldier Brightens Afghan Outpost
Face of Defense: Artistic Soldier Brightens Afghan Outpost By Army Sgt. Matt Young117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FORWARD OPERATING BASE MASUM GHAR, Afghanistan , May 25, 2012 – An Army chaplain’s assistant is using her talent with a paint brush to brighten up this austere outpost
Obama: Memorial Day Honors the Memory of the Fallen
Obama: Memorial Day Honors the Memory of the Fallen American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 – Memorial Day is a time for Americans to honor the memory of the service members who died in the nation’s wars and an opportunity to pray for the day when such wars no longer occur,
‘Flags In’ Tradition Honors Fallen Warfighters for Memorial Day
‘Flags In’ Tradition Honors Fallen Warfighters for Memorial Day By Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., May 25, 2012 – More than 1,200 soldiers assigned to the Army’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” gathered at Arlington
McHugh: Language Skills Critical to Mission Success
McHugh: Language Skills Critical to Mission Success By Claudette RouloAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 – Language skills and cultural understanding are critical tools for accomplishing missions in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, Secretary of the Army John McHugh said
U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Advance Iraq Stability
U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Advance Iraq Stability By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 – The United States reaffirmed its commitment to advance Iraq’s stability by training, equipping and enhancing the capacity of its armed forces for defense and