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Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour opens stage to Soldier-based garage bands
8/4/2010
The Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour will provide free afternoon concerts to Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons this weekend at Maryland installations Fort Detrick and Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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'Heroes at Home' Program transitions to New Parent Support Program
7/29/2010
“Heroes at Home,” a DoD-funded program in partnership with the Parents as Teachers National Center, will be transitioning to the New Parent Support Program (NPSP), a Family Services program run by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command.
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Fort Hood Survivor Outreach Services, a model for the Army, holds 2nd annual TAPS Survivor Seminar & Good Grief Camp
7/28/2010
The 2010 TAPS Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp at Fort Hood, Texas, brought together nearly 300 Family members from as far away as South Korea, Alaska and Nebraska who joined other survivors in weekend-long program of comfort and support.
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Festival of the Arts program takes annual competition to the Web
7/27/2010
A small community theater based in a converted World War II stable in Germany proudly displays Thirteen Topper Awards— the U.S. Army's “Oscar” for entertainment productions— awarded for a single production of "Little Women” in 2007. Unfortunately, once outside the door of this thriving theater (they were nominated for 22 Toppers and won five in 2009), their accomplishments, and more importantly, the quality entertainment they offer to their garrison and the surrounding community, are not as well known.
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EFMP annual conference helps minimize stress on Families with special needs
7/20/2010
The FMWRC Exceptional Family Member Program brought together about 100 EFMP program managers from around the world to discuss EFMP initiatives, receive updates and learn how to work seamlessly with the CYSS school liaison officers.
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Rider wins national championship in taekwondo
7/14/2010
Sgt. William Rider was named Male Athlete of the Tournament after winning the featherweight division at the 2010 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships on July 4 in Orlando, Fla.
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Nunn wins 20K race walk at USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
7/1/2010
Staff Sgt. John Nunn won the 20-kilometer race walk on June 27 at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Six Soldiers win Armed Forces Taekwondo crowns, qualify for CISM Worlds
6/28/2010
Six Soldiers won their divisions of the 2010 Armed Forces Taekwondo Championships on June 19 at Blue Mountain Sports Arena.
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Byers named Greco-Roman Wrestler of Year by USA Wrestling
6/22/2010
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Sgt. 1st Class Dremiel Byers has been selected as the 2009 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling.
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Three Soldiers earn berths in Wrestling World Championships
6/16/2010
Three Soldiers earned berths in the 2010 FILA Wrestling World Championships by winning their weight classes at the U.S. World Team Trials on June 10-11 at the Mid-America Center.
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Army Family Action Plan offers new active issue search option at Army OneSource
6/15/2010
On June 15, searching for the progress of AFAP Active Issues at the Department of the Army headquarters level became easier, thanks to the new AFAP Issue Search application.
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Tee times near for Military Long Drive Championship preliminaries
6/3/2010
It’s time for military golf’s big hitters to head to the driving range and prepare for local qualifiers in the 2010 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP.
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MWR Academy pays tribute to Family man, Soldier
6/2/2010
With Family, friends and Army leaders gathered near a plaque bearing his likeness, the MWR Academy, established in 1987 and through his vision, was officially named the MG Robert M. Joyce Family and MWR Academy on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2010.
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Sponsors can elevate the Army Concert Tour to “special” event
6/2/2010
Last year, the Army Concert Tour was sponsored solely by the I. A.M. Strong campaign, the Army’s effort to combat sexual harassment and assault by engaging all Soldiers to prevent inappropriate behavior before it occurs.
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Toby Keith headlines first three shows of Army Concert Tour
6/2/2010
The U.S. Army Concert Tour, a summer concert series that brings top name artists to Soldiers, their Families and people from the surrounding community, opened the 2010 series Saturday, May 29.
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Four Soldiers selected for World Military Women’s Soccer Championship
6/2/2010
Four Soldiers were selected for the United States’ All-Armed Forces team that will vie for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire’s 6th World Military Women’s Soccer Championship, scheduled for June 9-20 in Cherbourg, France.
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Three-time All-Army Chess champion shares wealth with deployed troops
5/26/2010
Capt. Arthur Macaspac needed a little help from a few new friends to win his third crown at the 2010 All-Army Chess Championships.
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Army teens take challenges and benefits of Army life to the Hill
5/25/2010
The U.S. Army’s Child, Youth and School Services program, which heads the Army Teen Panel, recently honored the sacrifices of Army children while educating some members of Congress about the benefits, experiences and challenges of being an Army teen.
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CYS Services patrons can now access a variety of services and pay for activities online
5/25/2010
Whether registering with the U.S. Army’s Child, Youth and School Services for the first time or relocating from one garrison to another, Soldiers and their Families are now able to harness the power of the internet from their home to access a variety of services.
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Rules and eligibility for entering the 2010 Army Arts and Crafts contest
5/25/2010
All entries must be the original work of the entrant, completed within 24 months prior to March 15, 2010. Work entered in previous years may not be resubmitted. Entries done as official duty illustrations, training aids or similar assignments are not eligible. All participants must have an AKO email account to access the web-based program and verify eligibility to participate.
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Annual Army Arts and Crafts contest seeks entries
5/25/2010
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The deadline for submitting entries to the 2010 Army Arts and Crafts contest is July 5, when garrison Arts and Crafts coordinators will finalize local contests and advance selected entries to the Department of Army level for judging.
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2009 Army Photography Contest showcased talent
5/25/2010
Over 2,600 entries were submitted to the 2009 contest from Army Installations worldwide, to include Soldiers from deployed units.
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Meeting the Needs of a New Generation of Veterans: Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ)
5/25/2010
This year, the U.S. Army reported the highest number of suicides among its Soldiers since it began tracking the rate 28 years ago, according to the Army Safety Office. Added to the record number of suicides, there are alarming accident statistics involving Soldiers within a year of returning from deployment. With 30,000 more troops going to Afghanistan— more deployments, more casualties and more Soldiers coming home with wounds even their commanders don’t understand very well— evaluating post-combat stress and reintegration has become more important than ever.
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Exceptional Family Member Program supports Families with special needs
5/18/2010
According to the National Health Information Center, part of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, there were 41 National Health Observances last month alone—everything from Asthma and Allergy Awareness to Ultraviolet Awareness—and a total of more than 208 observances each year.
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All-Army team wins Armed Forces Boxing Championship
5/6/2010
Seven Soldiers won their weight classes to lead the All-Army team to victory in the 2010 Armed Forces Boxing Championships April 20-23 at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, Calif.
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Army wife honors military spouses through song
5/4/2010
“Trust Your Hopes Not Your Fears” is a song that embodies the strength and positive outlook Army spouses need to support their Soldiers.
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New FMWRC logo unveiled
4/28/2010
Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones, Family and MWR commanding general, unveiled the command’s new logo at the U.S. Army Soldier Show on Saturday night, April 24.
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Transition services provide options for Soldiers and spouses
4/27/2010
As the Army continues its transformation, the future for transition services appears to be one of transformation, as well. This will benefit the Soldier and his spouse who typically need to visit several offices across a large installation when gearing up for transition to civilian life.
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Army Transition Managers Seek Better Methods and Lines of Communications
4/27/2010
For the first time, this past fall, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Headquarters (HQ IMCOM) combined three key human resource (HR) functions in one training conference.
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Army Greco-Roman wrestlers dominate U.S. Open
4/27/2010
Staff Sgt. Glenn Garrison and Spc. Nathan Piasecki led Army wrestlers to the Greco-Roman team title April 23-24 at the U.S. Open in Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center.
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2010 Soldier Show opens to enthusiastic cheers from VIPs
4/27/2010
The 2010 Soldier Show opened to VIPs and their Families from throughout the metro DC area on Saturday night, many of them wearing their dress blues as they participated in this revue’s 27-year traditional event.
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Army Olympians humbled by whirlwind tour of nation’s capital
4/21/2010
Four Olympians from the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program took a whirlwind tour of the nation’s capital last week to thank military leaders for helping make their dreams come true.
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EFMP promises garrison-wide standardized service for Army Families
4/19/2010
The U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) recently conducted the second Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Summit to enhance services for Family members with special needs, keeping the promise of the Army Family Covenant.
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Family and MWR Launches Employee and Customer Covenant—Commits to Ensuring Employee and Customer Satisfaction
4/19/2010
Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) Commander, unveiled the Family and MWR Employee and Customer Covenant at the January 25, 2010 Soldier Family Action Plan Symposium in Louisville, Ky., while 1,200 MWR employees looked on.
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Army WCAP wrestlers carry lofty rankings into national championships
4/12/2010
Four U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestlers are ranked No. 1 in the nation in their respective weight classes by TheMat.com, the premiere Web site that covers USA Wrestling.
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2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show plays off social-media phenomena
4/7/2010
“Soldier Show 27.0” is the working concept of the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show, an “entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier” song-and-dance production. This year’s edition revolves around current social-media phenomena.
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4TROOPS mentor 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show performers
4/6/2010
Recording-artist vocalists from Soldier Show past visited members of the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show to share tips of survival in the music industry at Wallace Theater on March 31.
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4TROOPS’ concert debut draws standing ovation aboard USS Intrepid
3/19/2010
Four former Soldiers from the Army Entertainment Division drew a standing ovation aboard the USS Intrepid during their inaugural concert taped Feb. 15 for a television show that will air in June on PBS.
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Tavares had Team USA bobsledders’ backs atop Olympic mountain
3/11/2010
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled coach Sgt. Bill Tavares was the man behind Team USA’s athletes as they blasted off the starting block throughout the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at Whistler Sliding Centre.
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MWR-sponsored Dominoes tourney could lead to World Domino Championship in Las Vegas
3/9/2010
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command is hosting the first-ever U.S. Army Domino Championship, in association with DominoesStars.com, Jim Beam Global Spirits & Wines and R. Paniagua, Inc, from Feb. 15 through April 24 at 30 participating garrisons.
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Active Army Spouses get chance to tell the Army what’s on their mind
3/5/2010
The U.S. Army recently sent out the 2010 Survey of Army Families VI to a random selection of civilian Active Army spouses in order to assess the support provided to Families and Soldiers during these past nine years of persistent conflict.
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Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones, Sonia Sotomayor honored during Black History Month
3/4/2010
Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones, commanding general of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, was honored Sat., Feb. 27 with the “Keepers of the Community Award” at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service.
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Select Army Spouses to answer survey on Army Life
3/3/2010
A random sampling of Army Spouses will be
selected to participate in this survey and will receive a notification letter. Your answers are important because you are representing more than just yourself
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Former Soldier Holcomb drives USA I to Olympic gold in four-man bobsled
2/28/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsledder Steven Holcomb ended Team USA’s 62-year gold medal drought in Olympic bobsleigh competition by driving Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curtis Tomasevicz to victory in the four-man event Saturday at Whistler Sliding Centre.
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WCAP bobsledder 'opens' for Usher at Olympic medal ceremony
2/28/2010
Steven Holcomb has evolved from a bobsled-pushing Soldier to opening for Usher.
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PHOTOS: Former WCAP Soldier wins gold
2/27/2010
Photos of former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsledder Steven Holcomb and his team as they win the first bobsled gold medal in 62 years for Team USA on Saturday.
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Holcomb 1st, Kohn 12th, Napier 17th after two heats of Olympic four-man bobsled
2/26/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled pilot Steven Holcomb is poised for the podium but WCAP driver Sgt. John Napier’s medal hopes were dashed by a crash in the second heat of the Olympic four-man bobsled event Friday at Whistler Sliding Centre.
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Rohbock finishes sixth in Olympic women’s bobsled event
2/25/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Army National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program bobsled pilot Sgt. Shauna Rohbock teamed with Michelle Rzepka to finish sixth in the Olympic women’s bobsled event Wednesday at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
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Shauna Rohbock pushes to 6th place in standings
2/24/2010
Army National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program bobsled pilot Sgt. Shauna Rohbock (right) teams with Michelle Rzepka in the Olympic women's bobsled event Tuesday at Whistler Sliding Centre in British Columbia.
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Soldiers shine in Olympic two-man bobsleds at Whistler Sliding Centre
2/23/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Sgt. John Napier reacted like a six-year-old boy on Christmas morning after he drove Team USA II to a 10th-place finish in the Olympic two-man bobsled event Feb. 20-21 at Whistler Sliding Centre.
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Bobsledding Soldiers’ attention turns to Olympic four-man event
2/23/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled pilot Sgt. John Napier feels more at home with WCAP brakeman 1st Lt. Chris Fogt in his Olympic four-man sled at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
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Teela finishes 29th in Olympic biathlon 15K mass start
2/22/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela battled illness to finish 29th in the Olympic men’s 15-kilometer mass start Sunday at Whistler Olympic Park.
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Former WCAP pilot Holcomb leads Team USA bobsleds in Olympic two-man event
2/21/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Former U.S. World Class Athlete Program bobsled driver Steven Holcomb is in fourth place after two of four heats in the Olympic two-man bobsled competition at Whistler Sliding Centre.
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Soldier-athletes begin training on Olympic ice at Whistler Sliding Center
2/18/2010
Soldiers competing on Team USA’s two-man bobsled squads were delighted to resume their Olympic training Wednesday night at Whistler Sliding Center.
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Teela starts early, finishes 24th in Olympic biathlon pursuit
2/18/2010
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela was penalized for starting early and finished 24th in the Olympic men’s 12.5-kilometer pursuit race on Tuesday.
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Teela sits out Olympic 20K individual biathlon race
2/18/2010
WHISTLER, British Columbia – U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela sat out the Olympic men’s 20-kilometer individual race Thursday because of illness.
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Sgt. Teela finishes ninth in Olympic biathlon 10-kilometer sprint
2/16/2010
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela had the best performance in U.S. Olympic biathlon history Sunday.
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4TROOPS attributes success to Army Entertainment Division
2/12/2010
Four former Soldiers attribute their Army experiences and training as the driving force behind 4TROOPS, a vocal group recording its self-titled debut album in New York City.
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Three-time Olympian Sgt. Teela seeks unprecedented U.S. medal in Olympic biathlon
2/11/2010
Three-time Olympian biathlete Sgt. Jeremy Teela returns to the site of the best performance of his career with sights set on becoming the first U.S. biathlete ever to win an Olympic medal.
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Army leaders improve Soldier and Family life, one issue at a time
2/4/2010
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) issues from garrisons world-wide provide a snapshot in time that pinpoints the well-being concerns of Soldiers and Families, contributing creative ideas to improve the U.S. Army, one action at a time.
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Operation Rising Star winner meets Jay Leno between recording sessions
2/2/2010
Capt. Matt Pratt and his wife Lisa lived the dream of the Army Family Covenant on Feb. 1 in Southern California.
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Social media featured at Family and MWR Symposium
2/1/2010
Less than fifteen years ago, the commercial Internet didn’t exist. It now serves 1.5 billion people, with adults making up 70 percent of the users. But this new form of communicating with customers has its pitfalls, leading one SFAP attendee to quip, “think before you tweet.”
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One SFAP theme proves humor can create productive work environment
2/1/2010
Having a sense of humor might be important when away from the office, but many Family and MWR employees attending the SFAP symposium learned it can be just as beneficial when working on a team to accomplish serious work.
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Recording artist Leigh Jones to headline Army’s I. A.M. Strong Tour
1/29/2010
Recording artist Leigh Jones is humbled to headline the I. A.M. STRONG Tour headed to 24 Army installations during the next two months.
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FMWR Employee & Customer Covenant officially unveiled
1/27/2010
Today Rich Gorman, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, officially unveiled the Family and MWR Employee and Customer Covenant.
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Forum shares best practices, advice on reducing stress on Soldiers, Families
1/27/2010
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Installation Management Command commanding general, has spent his years of service leading Soldiers in battle and making sure Families are taken care of at home. “But one young second lieutenant,” he told 1,200 MWR employees attending a three-day conference here, “made me understand the importance of what Family and MWR team members do.”
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AFAP delegates choose top five issues of Army Soldiers and Families
1/21/2010
On the final day of the 2010 HQ Army Family Action Plan conference, the delegates broke from their individual working groups and voted on the top five issues Army senior leaders would discuss at the General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) meeting in June. This feedback can lead to policy changes that will encourage Families to consider the Army their home.
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Ranking of the 16 issues prioritized at the 2010 AFAP Conference
1/21/2010
The top five were voted on and drawn from the 16 prioritized issues. The remaining 11 issues will continue through the General Officer Steering Committee process until a determination is made. Unlike the top five, they might not make it into the June GOSC meeting.
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Service dogs provide protection and companionship in times of trouble
1/21/2010
Vivica Stokes, a member of Army Wounded Warriors from South Carolina who suffers from PTSD-related symptoms, has been living in this area with her dog, Starsky, a Shih-Poo, in order to complete the training needed to understand and utilize the caring bond a dog can provide to wounded warriors.
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Seven WCAP Soldiers, alums make Team USA for Olympic Winter Games
1/20/2010
Seven current and former members of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program have earned spots on Team USA for the XXI Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 12-28 in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
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Passion of AFAP teens will inspire more involvement
1/15/2010
Throughout this week, the 13 Army Teen Panel members will develop posters, a cross-garrison simultaneous event, a presentation to senior Army leaders on their activities, a “Strength of the Nation” contest for Army youth during the Month of the Military Child in April, and, most importantly, the top four issues impacting military youth – to be presented the final morning of the AFAP conference.
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Each delegate injects unique passion, perspective into AFAP
1/14/2010
Spouses, Soldiers (Active, Reserve, and Guard), Retirees and volunteers all bring unique qualifications and perspectives to the Army Family Action Plan Work group Sessions. The one thing they have in common as they work their issues is a passion for improving the quality of life for the entire Army Family.
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Sponsors, military support services lend helping hand at AFAP
1/12/2010
As workgroup sessions were underway for the second day of the Army Family Action Plan conference, nearly a dozen private and military affiliated organizations were represented at booths just outside the doors, prepared to do their part in improving the quality of life for Soldiers, Guardsmen, Reservists and Retirees.
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The Army Family Covenant in action, Part 1 – Family programs and services
1/11/2010
The Army unveiled the Army Family Covenant on Oct. 8, 2007, which pledges the Army’s commitment to providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life, commensurate with their dedicated service and sacrifice to the nation. The Army Family Covenant is the Army’s promise to take care of not only the Soldiers, but the Families who also serve side-by-side with their Soldiers, while providing unconditional support to keep the Army strong.
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The Army Family Covenant in action, Part 2 – Child, Youth, & School Services
1/11/2010
This is the second in a series of five articles that identify and discuss the delivery of the Army Family Covenant in detail and focuses on Child, Youth & School Services.
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The Army Family Covenant in action, Part 3 – Education, Careers and Libraries
1/11/2010
This is the third in a series of five articles that identify and discuss the delivery of the Army Family Covenant in detail and focuses on Education, Careers and Libraries.
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Army’s AFAP conference opens in Arlington
1/11/2010
The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference began Jan. 11, and will continue through Friday, Jan. 15. The AFAP is an intensive, week-long event in which delegates from across the Army meet to discuss 82 quality of life issues that originated at the installation level throughout the past year.
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FMWRC 'truly has the right person at the right time'
1/8/2010
“I’m humbled to be in your presence. You are exactly what our Army needs,” Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch told the newly promoted Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones at a ceremony in Ft. Belvoir’s Wood Theater on Jan. 6, surrounded by his Family, friends and close mentors, many of whom traveled great distances to be with the new two-star general.
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Disney vacations affordable at Shades of Green Resort
12/29/2009
The Shades of Green Resort, an Armed Forces Recreation Center, and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., have teamed up to make a 4-Day vacation for service members and their families even more affordable. Disney announced this week that a 4-Day Military Promotional ticket will go on sale beginning Jan. 3, 2010.
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WCAP Soldiers shine at U.S. Biathlon World Team Trials
12/17/2009
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program biathletes 1st Lt. Jennifer Wygant and Sgt. Jesse Downs had impressive performances at the U.S. Biathlon World Team Trials on Dec. 12-13 at Mount Itasca.
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Laptop containing personal information about MWR customers stolen
12/16/2009
A laptop computer containing names and personally identifiable information for slightly more than 42,000 Fort Belvoir Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons was stolen from a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command employee Nov. 28, 2009.
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Soldier-athletes on right track to make U.S. Olympic bobsled team
12/15/2009
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsledders Sgt. John Napier and 2nd Lt. Chris Fogt are right on track to make Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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Emotions Matter opens up talk about feelings and how to cope
12/14/2009
Emotions Matter, an exhibit designed to provide support to military Families by sharing strategies for dealing with emotions in a playful way, could be traveling to Army garrisons soon.
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‘Putting on the show’ in Iraq means improvise, adapt
12/14/2009
“I’d worked at the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) for almost four years and wanted to get over to Iraq and see for myself what was going on downrange. It was life-changing for me,” Katie Scott, FMWRC sports specialist for All-Army Sports, said.
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Military partners with communities to extend services beyond garrison borders
12/14/2009
As a result of multiple deployments over nearly nine years of war in two theaters, many Families of service members are choosing to remain in their established neighborhoods or return to a relative’s hometown when their soldier deploys. In many cases, this means resources commonly found on a military installation aren’t available to them for the duration of the deployment.
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Tanker’s wife Lisa Pratt wins Operation Rising Star singing contest
11/24/2009
With her recently redeployed husband among the audience for the first time in the weeklong competition, Lisa Pratt was named winner of the 2009 Operation Rising Star singing contest Nov. 20 at Wallace Theater.
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Three performers remain in Operation Rising Star singing contest
11/20/2009
An Army chaplain, Army wife or an Airman will be announced as the winner of the 2009 Operation Rising Star singing contest Nov. 20 at Wallace Theater.
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ASEP launches life-long careers for military spouses
11/19/2009
To date, 57,600 spouses of Soldiers have been hired for positions at one of the 31 Fortune 500 corporations who have joined forces with the Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP). This includes the 15,647 spouses hired this year. As of this October, eight more corporations, including Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., joined forces with ASEP, bringing the total number of corporate partners to 39.
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Belvoir ACS goes beyond ASEP for its spouses
11/19/2009
Through the efforts of Laureen DuPree, Employment Readiness Program Manager at Fort Belvoir’s Army Community Service (ACS), spouses have the unique ability to get the training they need for a job in the medical field.
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ASEP Partners
11/19/2009
In October, 2003, the Army formally signed a Statement of Support with 11 Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies and two military agencies who pledged their best efforts to increase employment and career opportunities for spouses. Currently, there are partners from the private sector, the military, and the Federal Government.
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Six finalists remain in Operation Rising Star singing contest
11/18/2009
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Three Army wives, two Soldiers and an Airman advanced to the finals of the 2009 Operation Rising Star singing contest on Nov. 17, following 2 hours of online voting that counted 50 percent in the elimination process.
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Former NFL player considers Soldiers his third Family
11/17/2009
No movie has been made of Otis Sistrunk’s life, although he has acted in a few, including “Car Wash,” a 1976 comedy produced by Universal Pictures. A book was written once, but Otis said the publishers in New York told him there wasn’t any “dirt” in his life to make it something that would sell.
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New semi-finalist fills Soldier’s boots for Operation Rising Star
11/10/2009
The show must go on. For the Soldiers who audition for a spot on one of Army Entertainment Division’s productions, such as the Soldier Show or the upcoming competition Operation Rising Star, sometimes their desire to hear the roar of the crowd can get drowned out by their mission.
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Hixson successfully defends his Military Long Drive Champion title
11/3/2009
Coast Guard Ensign Ryan Hixson defeated Army Reserve Pfc. Nate Chadwick Oct. 28 to win his third Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP.
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Army MWR rolls out red carpet for Military Long Drive competitors
10/30/2009
The Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command rolled out the red carpet for 21 servicemen in the 2009 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP, scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Mesquite Sports and Event Complex.
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All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals
10/28/2009
When the twelve Operation Rising Star finalists take to the stage for the first time on Saturday, November 14th, at Wallace Theater, their performances will be critiqued by a star-studded panel of celebrity judges.
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12 semifinalists selected for Operation Rising Star singing contest
10/28/2009
Twelve members of the U.S. military Family have been selected to compete in the final week of competition in the Operation Rising Star singing contest, scheduled for Nov. 14, 16, 18 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Wallace Theater.
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FMWRC displays role in helping deliver Army Family Covenant promise at AUSA
10/20/2009
Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command employees explained how their programs deliver on the Army Family Covenant promise to guests at the Installation Management Command’s booth during the 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition Oct. 5-7 at the Washington Convention Center.
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Soldier-Olympians, Paralympic hopefuls welcome AUSA guests to Army’s Home
10/19/2009
Several Soldier-Olympians, Paralympic hopefuls and two Olympic coaches from the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program shared their stories, signed autographs and posed for photographs at the 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition Oct. 5-7 at the Washington Convention Center.
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Army leadership listens to survivors at SOS Summit
10/19/2009
In order to deliver on the Army’s commitment to Families of the fallen, about 55 survivors, including parents, spouses, adult children and uniformed survivors representing active duty, Army Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve traveled from Germany, Hawaii and across the U.S., recently, to discuss and evaluate the progress Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) has made and voice concerns about items that still need to be addressed.
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Army joint effort keeps promise of Army Family Covenant for survivors of the fallen
10/19/2009
Survivors Outreach Services (SOS) is a joint effort between the Installation Management Command-Human Resources (IMCOM-HR), FMWRC, the Army Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operation Center (CMAOC), the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.
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Before Julia Compton Moore, survivor support services not on the radar
10/19/2009
Julia Compton Moore died at the age of 75 on April 18, 2004 after making the world a better place for survivors of the fallen.
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FMWRC outlines changes in support for survivors
10/19/2009
The Survivor Outreach Summit in Alexandria, Va., also included a briefing from Lynn McCollum, FMWRC director of Family Programs. She emphasized the work that’s been done over the past year and the needs her staff is currently addressing.
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The Army examines programs for military Families
10/13/2009
“Never before have we asked our Families to do so much,” Brig. Gen. Reuben Jones, FMWRC commanding general told more than 600 Family members, Soldiers and guests at the AUSA 2009 Meeting and Exposition.
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Army focuses on children of warriors at AUSA Family Forums
10/13/2009
The third day of the AUSA Family Forum series focused on the stress children are experiencing as a result of their parent or parents going off to war.
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Army Reserve’s 108th Training Command wins two Quality of Life awards at AUSA conference
10/13/2009
At the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition, John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, awarded the 2009 Quality of Life Awards to eight commands, garrisons, and programs that demonstrated commitment to improve Soldier and Family quality of life on base and in the community in five categories.
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U.S. Army Soldier Show to perform Oct. 24 at Warner Theatre
10/13/2009
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for the U.S. Army Soldier Show’s annual performance at historic Warner Theatre in Washington on Oct. 24.
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Forums at annual AUSA exposition focused on the strength behind the Soldier— Army Families
10/9/2009
While the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) highlighted the business of the Army in DC’s cavernous exhibition hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, tucked away in many of the upstairs meeting rooms were Family and Army leaders discussing the resilience and quality of life of those who give their all for the sake of freedom.
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Runners set records in 25th Army Ten-Miler
10/5/2009
The silver anniversary running of the Army Ten-Miler produced record times in the men’s and women’s divisions. The event also featured the highest number of registered runners in the history of America’s largest 10-mile road race.
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Byers wins Greco-Roman silver medal at World Wrestling Championships
9/29/2009
Sgt. 1st Class Dremiel Byers became the United States’ second Greco-Roman wrestler to win three world-championship medals by taking the silver in the 120-kilogram/264.5-pound division of the 2009 World Wrestling Championships at the MesseCenter Herning on Sept. 27.
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Edelweiss management responds to positive test results for Legionella
9/25/2009
Recent testing from the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine-Europe (CHPPM-Eur) identified small amounts Legionella bacteria in a single room at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, a military vacation resort owned and operated by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command.
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AAFES takes Army Family Covenant message to the streets
9/11/2009
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is hitting the road with a message that says the Army cares.
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Williams leads early qualifiers in Military Long Drive Championship
9/9/2009
Utah Army National Guard Capt. Jeremy Williams is the early leader in the clubhouse as local qualifying rounds wind down in the 2009 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP.
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Edelweiss water system tested for Legionnaires diseases as safety precaution
9/8/2009
A German man who recently passed away in Austria is believed to have had legionnaire’s disease. German medical authorities are attempting to trace the deceased man’s activities, and whereabouts, prior to his death in order to determine the source of the exposure.
The deceased recently stayed with his wife as a guest at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort.
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Draft EA comment period extended at Fort Lee
9/7/2009
The public comment period on Fort Lee’s draft environmental assessment for the proposed Fort Lee lodging facility has been extended for an additional 30 days.
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Army seeks to build resilience in Families as well as Soldiers
9/3/2009
“In a force where 60 percent of Soldiers are married, taking care of Families is more vital than ever,” Gen. George Casey, Army chief of staff, said recently during a visit to the Fort Hood Resiliency Campus in Texas.
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Army Community Covenant expands assistance nationwide
9/3/2009
The American Legion, the most active veterans’ organization with a membership of 2.7 million men and women, brought nearly 6,000 state representatives, top political and military officials, and Miss America to its 91st national convention in Louisville, Ky. to sign a nationwide Army Community Covenant.
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Army Family Covenant improves Family readiness by training the trainer
9/2/2009
Soon, every garrison Army Community Service (ACS) center will have Master Trainers to train others in the best methods of instructing, briefing and facilitating.
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BOSS awards, conference cap busy year for single Soldiers
9/2/2009
BOSS teams of Soldiers and Army civilians from around the world converged at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va., during the second week of August to gain the skills to enhance team dynamics and the tools to better facilitate the execution of Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers programs at their garrisons.
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Byers set to wrestle world’s best Greco-Roman heavyweights
8/31/2009
In the celebratory Year of the Noncommissioned Officer, U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Greco-Roman heavyweight wrestler Dremiel Byers recently joined the ranks of the senior NCOs with his promotion to sergeant first class.
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Sahin’s world championship dream endures long winding road to Denmark
8/28/2009
Army Spc. Faruk Sahin probably will represent more groups than any Team USA wrestler when he steps onto the mat at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships, scheduled for Sept. 21-27 in Herning, Denmark
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BRAC brings upheaval, opportunity to San Antonio
8/12/2009
Construction on the Installation Management Command campus at Fort Sam Houston is raising the dust with four buildings under complete renovation, one getting an addition, two being built from the ground up, and 2,400 people moving into new offices during the next two years.
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Preservation allows Fort Sam Houston to live with history
8/12/2009
Fort Sam Houston, known colloquially as "Fort Sam", is named for the first President of the Republic of Texas. The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the Fifth U.S. Army (which became U.S. Army North as of October 2006), United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the AMEDD Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, 12th ROTC Brigade, U.S. Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station, and the U.S. Naval School of Health Sciences, Bethesda Detachment.
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Road to Military Long Drive Championship opens this week
8/4/2009
Local qualifying competitions in the 2009 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7Up will begin this week.
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U.S. Army Soldier Show halfway though tour
8/4/2009
That’s a wrap! …until the next show.
The U.S. Army Soldier Show, on the road since the April 24th show at their home garrison, Fort Belvoir, Va., “just completed their first show of literally, the second half of their tour in downtown San Antonio, just off base from what will become our new home garrison at Fort Sam Houston, Texas,” Capt. Gabriel Granados, Army Entertainment Detachment commander said.
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Brig. Gen. Jones takes command of Army Family and MWR Command
7/31/2009
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New GI Bill transferability options to take effect first day of August
7/22/2009
Although the Post 9/11 GI Bill is not effective until Aug. 1, service members may submit a request to transfer benefits to their spouses and children now.
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Army offers temporary respite care for children of deployed Soldiers and warriors in transition
7/22/2009
Respite Child Care, a program of the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS), offers a temporary break or time away for parents.
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Below-the-knee amputee Fields runs for berth in 2012 Paralympics
7/21/2009
Sgt. Jerrod Fields capped his track and field season by winning a gold medal at the 2009 Endeavor Games and setting his sights on the 2012 Paralympics.
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Soldiers can fix need for speed at Buck Baker Driving School
7/17/2009
Army ITT/ITR offices are offering Soldiers a discount to fulfill their dreams of climbing behind the wheel of a stock car and zipping around a NASCAR track at the Buck Baker Driving School.
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Soldiers strike gold, two silvers at U.S. National Taekwondo Championships
7/13/2009
Second Lt. Steven Ostrander struck gold, and Sgts. William Rider and Louis Davis won silver medals at the 2009 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships on July 5.
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Army Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care offers Families some valuable rest
7/7/2009
EFMP Respite Care Program offers Families valuable rest
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Wounded Warriors honored at AT&T National
7/2/2009
The 2009 AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods, is a week-long salute to the men and women of the Armed Forces at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. While the tournament activities began Monday, the official opening ceremony took place Wednesday under bright, clear skies.
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Military Families share golf memories at Tiger Woods tournament
7/2/2009
The 2009 AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., brings golf’s finest stars to the nation’s capital while raising funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and paying tribute to the Armed Forces. The top 120 PGA Tour professionals from around the world are competing for $6 million in prize money.
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BRAC will cause hardships, expanded HAP could help
6/29/2009
While Base Realignment and Closure 2005 (BRAC) is causing upheaval for many Families, help is available through the Department of Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP), the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP), and soon, the Expanded HAP, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Travel card now can be used for PCS expenses
6/29/2009
“Effective June 10, 2009, the individually billed travel charge card (GTCC) can be used for relocation expenses,” John Argodale, deputy assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Operations, said.
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U.S. Army Soldier Show loses a friend
6/26/2009
Army Entertainment Division lost an inspirational friend on June 25, the day Michael Jackson died.
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Soldiers to help Tiger honor troops during AT&T National’s patriotic opening ceremony
6/24/2009
Tournament host Tiger Woods will honor wounded warriors on the first tee box during a patriotic salute to U.S. military personnel and their Families to officially open the 2009 AT&T National PGA Tour event July 1 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
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Two Soldiers take fourth at U.S. National Boxing Championships
6/17/2009
First Lt. Michael Benedosso and Spc. Adrian Ghisoiu finished fourth in their respective weight classes in the 2009 U.S. National Boxing Championships June 8-13 at Denver Coliseum.
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Army offers 10-day paternity leave for new fathers
6/16/2009
The Army's new paternity leave policy gives fathers additional time to be with their Families when a child is born
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Army Arts & Crafts Contest deadline is June 30
6/16/2009
Last year’s winners at the Army Arts & Crafts Contest in both categories brought intelligence, imagination and whimsy to the easel or workbench and elevated craft to fine art through their execution of design and technique. Their works of art ran the gamut from representational and Trompe-L´œl to abstract, expressionism and surrealism.
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How to submit entries to the 2009 Arts & Crafts Contest
6/16/2009
Contest submissions at the local level must be the original art or craft work, while submissions to the Region and Department of Army (DA) level must be digital images of the work in JPG format, uploaded to https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil.
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Twenty finalists will vie for 2009 Military Long Drive Championship
6/9/2009
For the first time in the competition, 20 big hitters will advance to the finals of the 2009 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7Up to compete for $10,000 on Oct. 20 in Mesquite, Nevada.
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America’s Housing Market Crisis: Support to the Army Family
6/9/2009
The Department of Defense is responding to the impact of sharp declines in home values by temporarily expanding its Homeowner Assistance Program to help many military families and DoD civilians forced to sell their homes at a loss due to reassignment, BRAC and other issues.
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Complimentary AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods tickets available to military
6/8/2009
Free tickets are available for active duty and retired Servicemembers, DoD Civilians and their Families to attend one day of the AT&T National PGA Tour event June 28 through July 5 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
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Four Soldiers make Team USA for 2009 World Wrestling Championships
6/3/2009
The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program put an unprecedented three Greco-Roman wrestlers and a coach on Team USA for the 2009 World Wrestling Championships.
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I.A.M. STRONG sponsors the Army Concert Tour
5/20/2009
The 2009Army Concert Tour is sponsored by I.A.M. Strong, the Army’s campaign to combat sexual harassment and sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers to prevent inappropriate behavior before it occurs.
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No doubt about it, the U.S. Army brings quality entertainment
5/20/2009
If any doubt about the U.S. Army’s ability to bring top-quality, world class entertainment to Soldiers and their Families ever existed, those who attended the opening show for this summer’s Concert Tour had their fears put to rest at Redstone Arsenal on Saturday night, May 16.
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‘Lil Bit’ lifts All-Army women over All-Navy in Armed Forces Basketball Championships
5/19/2009
Sgt. Shamyra “Lil Bit” Daigle brought the biggest game to the All-Army women’s 74-70 victory over All-Navy in the 2009 Armed Forces Basketball Championships May 16 at Naval Support Activity Mid-South.
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2009 Army Concert Tour amps up tunes at Redstone Arsenal
5/12/2009
The 2009 Army Concert Tour begins this Saturday, May 16 at Redstone Arsenal.
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U.S. Immigration reaches out to military Soldiers and spouses
5/5/2009
Since the American Revolution, many immigrants have used military service as a valuable stepping stone to citizenship.
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Seven Soldiers strike gold as All-Army dominates Armed Forces Boxing Championships
5/5/2009
Seven Soldiers won gold medals to lead All-Army boxers to the team title in the 2009 Armed Forces Boxing Championships at Barnes Field House on May 1.
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Don’t miss the travel specials on www.ArmyMWR.com
5/4/2009
Sometimes it’s not so easy to find a great deal.
The Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command is updating its website, www.ArmyMWR.com, to make navigation easier for the end user—the millions of eligible patrons worldwide who use morale, welfare and recreation services.
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Recording artist Leigh Jones to entertain troops at Fort Belvoir
5/1/2009
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Leigh Jones will entertain and visit with members of Warrior Transition Units and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers May 6 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.
The Army Entertainment Division-backed meet and greet for photographs and autographs is set for 9:15-10:15 a.m., followed by Jones’ performance.
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Tiger to treat troops to Fourth of July weekend at AT&T National
4/23/2009
Tiger Woods vowed April 20 to dedicate his AT&T National PGA
Tour event to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for the third consecutive
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U.S. Army Soldier Show ready to take entertainment to troops
4/17/2009
Lights! Camera! Action! That’s the theme of the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show, scheduled to open April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Wallace Theater on Fort Belvoir, Va., with a Sunday matinee set for 2 p.m. April 26.
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Four Soldiers win national championships en route to Greco-Roman crown
4/15/2009
Four Soldiers won individual titles while leading the All-Army wrestling team to its ninth Greco-Roman crown in 10 years at the 2009 U.S. National Wrestling Championships April 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Soldiers’ newest GI Bill exceeds tuition assistance, benefits dependents
4/14/2009
New GI Bill offers all Soldiers with six years of service the opportunity to transfer unused Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their dependents.
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Four Soldiers, All-Army team win national Greco-Roman championships
4/13/2009
Four Soldiers won national titles to lead the All-Army wrestling team to its ninth Greco-Roman crown in 10 years at the 2009 U.S. National Wrestling Championships April 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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All-Army photo contest needs your vote for best of show
4/9/2009
The winners of the 2008 All Army Photography Contest have been announced, and now it’s up to AKO users to choose the “best of show.”
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First Swing program inspires wounded warriors to retain active lifestyle
4/7/2009
Six summers ago, Sgt. Roy Mitchell was a 2-handicap golfer who earned a tryout for the All-Army Golf Team. Now he’s a disabled golfer with an 8 handicap, striving to regain his form on a prosthetic leg and tinkering with a specialized golf cart...
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"Reach Out and Read” now reaches military Families
4/7/2009
Free books are available at military well-baby clinics
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Shades of Green, Disney partner to make vacations affordable for military
4/6/2009
Shades of Green is a resort hotel, located on Walt Disney World Resort, exclusive to service members, retirees, DoD civilians, and their Family members. It is a safe haven for military Families, whether they’re reintegrating after an overseas deployment, having one last “Family fling” before mom or dad deploys, or simply getting away for a weekend.
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First step in First Swing golf clinic: train instructors to work with disabled veterans
3/18/2009
The National Amputee Golf Association’s First Swing mission is twofold: to help military golf instructors learn how to work with wounded warriors and to encourage disabled Soldiers to get back into the swing of an active lifestyle.
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Army Entertainment Division offers ‘rock star’ temporary duty
3/10/2009
Army Entertainment Division wants to send a band on the road to entertain deployed troops – as soon as Soldier-musicians are ready to step onto the stage.
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Kids have fun and learn to cope at Operation Purple camp
3/10/2009
The National Military Family Association's Operation Purple camp program
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Military invited for first glimpse at 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show
2/24/2009
The military is invited Feb. 28 to watch 16 Soldiers vie for a spot in the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show.
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Operation Rising Star lifts Dodson’s gospel to new heights
2/18/2009
Operation Rising Star lifted Army Family member Joyce Dodson’s singing career to new heights during a whirlwind week in Southern California.
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Army expands youth career guide program to all garrisons
2/18/2009
The U.S. Army launched a new youth educational program called LIFE, Inc.: The Ultimate Career Guide for Young People at an event at the Tolson Youth Activities Center at Fort Bragg last month. LIFE, Inc. is available to all Army Garrisons through installation Youth Centers and is sponsored by Deloitte Foundation.
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FMWRC to provide pay-as-you-go internet access Army-wide
2/18/2009
ARMP has provisioned internet into barracks and other garrison locations at more than 30 garrisons in the continental U.S. and Germany. This is in addition to ARMP’s efforts to provide garrisons the capability to provide free internet support for Wounded Warriors.
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Military parents join ranks of heroes at home for the children of warriors
2/17/2009
Peter Thayer watches as Parent Educator Kajsa Blansett teaches Emily, 15 months (left) and Rhys, 3, how make tie-dye butterflies with coffee filters, water and food coloring, using eye droppers.
- Photo by Rob McIlvaine, FMWRC Public Affairs
“Heroes at Home,” a military partnership with the Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center, serving military Families at 12 garrisons since 2006, will be expanded this year to serve Families at 24 more garrisons.
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‘First Swing’ hooks wounded warrior amputee Fields on golf
2/10/2009
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program track and field Paralympic hopeful Sgt. Jerrod Fields will never forget his first swing at a golf ball.
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Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald departs FMWRC, heads to Afghanistan
2/10/2009
In the midst of the Army’s largest push in its history to improve quality of life programs for Soldiers and their Families, the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command—the command responsible for oversight of the Army’s MWR and Family programming—is undergoing changes, as well.
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Soldiers, Families, Senior Leaders improve Army quality of life
2/3/2009
Arriving from garrisons as far away as Korea, 117 delegates came together last week to discuss issues, listen to subject matter experts provide background information on new and old issues, and ultimately make the Army a better place for Families to call home through a process called the Army Family Action Plan.
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Army Teen Panel participates in AFAP process
2/3/2009
16 members of the Army Teen Panel came to present the top three issues that impact military youth at the 2009 AFAP Conference.
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Bunco nights will be offered at select Army clubs this spring
1/18/2009
Bunco nights will be offered at select Army Clubs or Food and Beverage locations to authorized patrons this spring, as a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command promotion called “It’s Bunco Time!”
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Military bobsledders dominate 4-man National Championships
1/15/2009
Military athletes displayed the past, present and future of USA Bobsledding at the 2009 Four-man U.S. National Bobsled Championships Jan. 10-11 at the Olympic Sports Complex.
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Soldiers bolster U.S. Bobsled Team for World Championships
1/7/2009
Several Soldiers have bolstered the United States Bobsled Team for the 2009 World Championships, scheduled for Feb. 20 through March 1 in Lake Placid, N.Y.
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