Pentagon to Keep Marine Unit in Afghanistan an Extra MonthBy John J. Kruzel (American Forces Press Service) WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2008 – The Defense Department has extended by one month the deployments of about 1,250 Marines working as trainers to Afghan security forces, a U.S. Marine Corps official said today. Video The extension will keep the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine…
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This week the Navy and Air Force announced an increase, while the Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced a decrease. The net collective result is 256 fewer reservists activated than last week. At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total…
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Collaborative Process Guides Military’s Cyber-electronic FutureBy Tim KilbrideSpecial to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2008 – Faced with a rapidly evolving and borderless technological landscape, the U.S. military is reaching out to government, academia and industry for help in developing capabilities for protecting the nation’s cyber infrastructure, an Army electronic warfare expert said yesterday. Col. Wayne A. Parks…
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There’s less than 2 weeks to go here for eMOM’s Operation Soldier Care, and the internet is buzzing about it so, Nancy and I thought some quick facts on what it’s like for the average service member in Iraq or Afghanastan might be in order. Nancy and I both have husbands with military careers so we have first hand information…
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(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chris Griffin) Airman 1st Class Caitlin Davies sounds reveille July 24 during a 407th Air Expeditionary Group formation at Ali Base, Iraq. In modern times, reveille sounds in the morning, generally near sunrise, though its exact time varies from base to base. [ Tags: Airman 1st Class Caitlin Davies, 407th Air Expeditionary Group, US…
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eMail Our Military (eMOM) received a special mention on the “Me, Myself and Jonna” blog. We met Jonna online via Twitter, she’s @TattooedMommie and one of our friends and followers. We can’t thank her enough for helping us spread the word about supporting our troops. Every person has the ability to do something good and help make a difference and…
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Update! Mary Kay Sales Director, Nancy Sutherland (@NancyMK ), has generously offered to kick in an additional $100 in sensational Mary Kay products for our military service members for every $50 or more received today. This special promotion ends tonight at midnight EST. That’s just 7 hours away! Don’t delay, show your support now. This is a phenomenal opportunity to…
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(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trina R. Jeanjacques) The 8th Air Force Museum at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., created a memorial July 24 to remember the crewmembers of Raider 21, the B-52 Stratofortress that crashed near Andersen AFB, Guam. [ Tags: Staff Sgt. Trina R. Jeanjacques, US Air Force, Military Support, Messages of Support, Troop Support, Moral Support, eMail…
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We need your help to get skin care and sun care packages to our troops dealing with the desert heat in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. We’re just a few days away from Operation Soldier Care’s deadline and we’re stalled at the half-way point. What is Operation Soldier Care? Operation Soldier Care is a collaborative summer project between eMail Our…
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eMail Our Military is military owned and operated so we understand how important support is to our troops. Here are a few tips we’ve come up with to make corresponding with the service members you support a little easier. FOR THOSE MAILING OUR MILITARY: 1. Introduce yourself2. Include information about you like: age, state, hobbies and interests3. Consider including a…
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