From the monthly archives: May 2010

By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2010 – Active duty servicemembers and their families will gain free access to hundreds of museums throughout the nation this summer, thanks to a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families.

More than 600 museums in 50 [...]

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The USO of Wisconsin is sponsoring a 100 round Sporting Clay Event at the Milford Hills Gun Club on Sunday, 11 July, 2010.  Lunch will begin at 10:30 am and shooting will begin at 11:00 am.  A dinner and auction will follow the shooting event.

All proceeds from this event will go to sponsor military [...]

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From a White House News Release

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2010 – President Barack Obama has directed the national
security staff to lead a 90-day review aimed at developing a federal
government wide approach to supporting military families, First Lady Michelle
Obama announced here today.

“With just 1 percent of our population — [...]

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Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers that an alleged Wisconsin-based military support service, Help4Troops, is a work-at-home, shipping scam that claims to help American troops overseas.

Help4Troops, also known as Work4Troops, claims to manage mail and send packages to American troops in 36 countries. The company’s website reports that 90 [...]

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Sent on behalf of the Fort McCoy Garrison Commander:

To all Members and Organizations of the Fort McCoy Team:

I and the staff of Fort McCoy extend an invitation to all members of the Fort McCoy community to attend the Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 [...]

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American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2010

Here is the text of the president’s proclamation:

When Americans answer the call to serve in our Armed Forces, a sacred trust is forged. Our men and women in uniform take on the duty of protecting us all, and their spouses and [...]

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