Tag Archives: White House

Episode #83: Weekly News Roundup for Apr. 22

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ian Graham

In the “This Week in the DoD” podcast for April 22: This week President Barack Obama awarded the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football team with the Commander in Chief’s Trophy in a White House ceremony. The Department of Defense …
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Three Days Left for Stop Loss Pay

Posted on March 15, 2011 by glenn.selby

Perspectives from the Undersecretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) By Dr. Clifford Stanley, Undersecretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) Time is running short to claim retroactive stop loss pay. Please read this now and spread the word before the deadline …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act, Congress, Dept of Veterans Affairs, DoD, Dr. Clifford Stanley, retroactive stop loss payService Members, veterans, White House | 1 Comment

The White House Addresses Bullying

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ian Graham

The White House blog announced the launch of a new site and Facebook page address the problem of bullying in America. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama released a video, through the new Facebook page, where they offer …
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White House Christmas Tree

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Ian Graham

By Ian Graham It just doesn’t feel like the holiday season in Washington, D.C., until the massive 40-foot Christmas tree at the White House is lit. Between the tree-lighting yesterday and today’s snowfall, it’s beginning to look a lot like …
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First Lady Michelle Obama Previews White House Holiday Decorations

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Today first lady Michelle Obama invited servicemembers and their families to the White House in order to preview the 2010 holiday decorations and officially kick off the season. Decorations include 19 Christmas trees within the White House, a giant bow made of pipe …
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