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Wednesday Warfighter: Army & Air Force Deployed Together

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jtozer

Ever wanted an up-close and personal look at what it’s like to be one of the troops currently deployed?  Members of AFSOC’s 17th Air Support Operations Squadron give you a little glimpse of what it’s like to be part of …
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Archery Quarterfinals Pit U.S. Teammates Against Each Other

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jtozer

Shooting at the Royal Artillery Barracks, retired Army veteran Dugie Denton faced teammate Matthew Stutzman – known as “The Armless Archer” — during the Men’s Individual Open Compound Quarterfinals match. “They’re just the same as anybody else out there,” Denton …
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President Signs Executive Order To Improve Access To Mental Health Services For Military

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jtozer

President Obama signed an Executive Order directing key federal departments to expand suicide prevention strategies and take steps to meet the current and future demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment services for veterans, service members, and their families. …
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The USO – Here For You

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jtozer

USO centers are lifting the spirits of America’s troops and their families.  At more than 160 locations worldwide the USO provides a home away from home for troops and their families.  Last year alone, USO centers were visited 8 million …
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Stress And Suicide In The Corps

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jtozer

After Barbara Christianson got off work on Jan. 24, she picked up her 4-year-old grandson Nate, ran by the grocery store and McDonald’s, and headed home. Christianson’s neighbor hated when anyone parked in the street in front of her house, …
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