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A Better Life – African Native ‘Wins Lottery’ For U.S. Citizenship

Posted on July 12, 2012 by jtozer

U.S. Army Sgt. Koku Adzoble won a lottery to move to the U.S. from a tiny sliver of a country in West Africa where he grew up. He joined the U.S. Army to make a better life for himself. “Back …
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Episode #126: Weekly News Roundup for March 9, 2012

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for March 9: Army Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first Sergeant Major of the Army, has passed away. Wooldridge, who served in the Army for more than 30 years, received two Silver Stars …
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Providing Humanitarian Assistance

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jtozer

Video from Combat Camera Detachment USEUCO After severe weather in the northern part of the country leaves many people stranded, U.S. military forces fly to Montenegro to provide humanitarian aid. Medical supplies and food were the top priorities of this mission. …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged aid, Army, assistance, civilians, Defense, flooding, food, health, help, humanitarian, medical, military, Montenegro, NATO, overseas, service members, soldiers, supplies, weather | Leave a comment

Adjutant General Wins Charity Sled Dog Race

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jtozer

By Army Sgt. Michelle Brown, Alaska National Guard From www.defense.gov ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The crisp winter air covered the glistening trail as Alaska’s adjutant general raced to the finish line and victory during the “Top Brass” charity sled dog race. Army …
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The Doctor is In: Be Safe in Winter Weather

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jtozer

Brigadier General W. Bryan Gamble, M.D., Deputy Director TRICARE Management Activity Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and there are many fun and healthy activities during the winter months to get us up and moving. However, outdoor …
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