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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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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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