Tag Archives: Maryland

What Does Memorial Day Mean (to You)?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by glenn.selby

Everyone seems to have their own interpretation of Memorial Day and blogger William Selby takes a moment to share his, reminding us that honoring fallen troops should be at the core of everyone’s observance.
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Posted in DoD News, Memorial Day, Rotator | Tagged Arlington National Cemetery, Labor Day, Maryland, Memorial Day, Navy, service members, U.S. Navy, United States Navy, Veteran's Day | Leave a comment

Scrubbing In

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Josiah Wilson

Welcome to “Scrubbing In,” a web series brought to you by Navy Medicine. In this episode, hosts Paul Ross and Josh Wick take you to the Navy Medicine Aviation Survival Training Center in Patuxent River, Md.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC), Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, fit to fly, Maryland, Navy medicine, Patuxent river, scrubbing in, U.S. Navy, United States Marines, United States Navy, US Marines, USMC, USN, web series, webisode | Leave a comment

First Lady Michelle Obama watches Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, seated, third from left, sign the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis, Md., April 17, 2013. Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, far left, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., second from left, and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, right, joined O'Malley. White House photo by Chuck Kennedy

First Lady Joins Maryland Governor at Veterans’ Bill Signing

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

First Lady Michelle Obama joined Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley at the State House in Annapolis as he signed into law the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Annapolis, civilian labor market, credentialing and licensing procedures, Defense Department, DoD News, Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Gov. O'Malley, job training, Joining Forces, Maryland, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Maryland State House, Midshipmen, military spouses, National Governors Association, Senior Chief Petty Officer Andrew Hite, service members, State House, training, traumatic brain injury, U.S. Naval Academy, veterans, veterans employment, Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013, vets | Leave a comment

Growing Up Military: Three Air Force Sisters Share Their Story

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Lexi, Jordan and Shelie Vermeire, daughters of Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Vermeire, share words of wisdom and insight gained from their lives as military kids.
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More than 7,400 National Guard members responding to Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bniegel

National Guard assistance to local first responders and the FEMA included support at shelters, route clearance, and search and rescue.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Connecticut, Delaware, Federal Emergency Management Agency, hurricane, Hurricane Sandy, Maryland, Massachusetts, military, National Guard, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. | Leave a comment