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Archive: May, 2005

A grateful nation honors World War II vets on V-E day

The nation paid tribute to the "Greatest Generation" for the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall May 8. The focus was on the veterans present and the incredible sacrifices they made to protect freedom at home and abroad. Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey attributed the "blessings of liberty

Toys for Tots gears up for new season

The time of the year draws near as Toys for Tots gears up to start collecting donations for needy children in the high- and low-desert communities to have a more joyful Christmas experience. "It's important to think about the children in the community," said Staff Sgt. Darryl Elliot, Reserve Support Unit supply chief. "This is our way of bonding

Combat Center honor guard pays tribute to veterans, families

As six Marines in dress blues carry a casket down the aisle of seated guests, mourners cry, rounds are fired, and a crisply folded American flag is presented to a loved one; this becomes one of the most powerful and symbolic memories a person may carry with them from that event. For the 16 Combat Center Marines of Headquarters Battalion who

U.S. forces in Iraq adapt to reduce IED threat

U.S. forces in Iraq are adapting to lessen the threat posed by the enemy's improvised explosive devices, senior military officers told House Armed Services Committee members here May 5. To boost troop protection against IEDs, the U.S. military has "increased the number of armored vehicles deployed to the (Iraq) theater by a factor of over 100-fold

Up-armored 'gun trucks' save service members' lives In Iraq

New 5-ton armored "gun trucks" fielded in Iraq are providing U.S. troops with effective protection against insurgents' improvised explosive devices and small-arms fire, a senior military researcher said on Capitol Hill. Currently, "there are 31 5-ton gun trucks in Iraq, and they are saving lives," Steven J. DeTeresa, an engineer from the Lawrence

Pentagon concert kicks off first 'America Supports You Salute'

All five sides of the Pentagon reverberated with the patriotic sounds of country music as more than a thousand service members and DoD civilians packed around the building's courtyard stage to hear a tribute concert to the troops today. Country musicians Craig Morgan, Keni Thomas and Rockie performed for the crowd. All three singers have served in

Pentagon ceremony honors environmental award winners

A senior DoD official thanked winners of the 2004 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards at a Pentagon ceremony May 4 for their "dedication to a strong national defense" and "commitment to environmental excellence." "Every day, the men and women involved in the defense environmental program undertake the enormous - and essential - challenge of

Official says DoD committed to meeting military childcare needs

The Defense Department is actively engaged in improving childcare services for military parents, a top Pentagon official said here today. John M. Molino, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, said the largely single, barracks-dwelling military is a thing of the past. "Today's military is different," Molino said.

Intrepid museum, History Channel support troops with DoD help

Service members need hope, love and support, the wife of America's top military officer said here today. Mary Jo Myers, wife of the former Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, was the featured speaker at a ceremony officially opening the History Channel Mail Call exhibit at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum here. The exhibit,

DoD warns about insurance, investment rip-offs

Defense Department officials are working to thwart insurance and investment marketing practices that exploit military personnel. "You really have to be a little bit skeptical if somebody says if you invest a little bit of money with us today you'll have a great deal of money tomorrow," warned Air Force Col. Michael A. Pachuta, DoD's director of

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