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US Surgeon General Stages ‘Walk to Wellness’

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jtozer

In 20 years, four out of ten American adults will be overweight, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Even today more than 78 million U.S. adults are obese. Faced with these staggering figures, …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged DoD, Exercise, health, healthy, medical, monday, service member, service members, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Surgeon General, video, walking, wellness, workout | Leave a comment

Strength through Diversity: Lt. Maxine Gardner

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jtozer

Lt. Maxine Gardner talks about what the challenges and rewards of being the supply officer aboard USS Higgins (DDG-76). “I manage the ship’s budget, acquisition parts and items that are needed from day to day, also the food. I manage the division …
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Posted in Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, DoD News | Tagged Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, business manager, DMA Navy, getting the ship ready, information, Lt. Maxine Gardner, managing supplies, Navy, sailor, service member, ship, supply officer, testimonial, U.S. Navy, USS Higgins (DDG-76), video | Leave a comment

Combat Center Marine to Receive Navy Cross

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jtozer

A former Combat Center Marine will be presented with the nation’s second highest award today in recognition of his courageous actions in Afghanistan. Sgt. Clifford Wooldridge will receive the Navy Cross from the Undersecretary of the Navy, Robert O. Work, …
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Wednesday Warfighter: For Instant Morale, Just Add Water

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jtozer

After a 12-hour foot patrol in the baking heat of the Afghan desert, a shower to wash away the grime and the grit could be the one oasis the Marines and sailors here look forward to upon completing their arduous …
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Happy Mother’s Day To My Biggest Fan

Posted on May 13, 2012 by jtozer

It’s true—my mom is my biggest fan. When you walk into her kitchen she has an 8 X 11 sized photocopy of my VA business card taped to the refrigerator. On her desk, she has two (practically identical) graduation photos …
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