You may have seen this one circulating since 2001 but if you haven’t, it’s worth a read. Dear Mothers, From a Marine: America holds its breath as it awaits word from the president or congress on whether or not we are going to wage an all out war on terrorism. Some two million Americans serve in the nations military. That…
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First Responders Salute The Flag at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Dedication
A Marine Band trumpeter plays Taps while first responders and officials salute a flag that hangs on the side of the Pentagon Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, during the dedication of the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. White House photo by Eric Draper [ Tags: eMOM, eMailOurMilitary, Military Support, Troop Support, Messages of Support, Moral Support, eMail…
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Fact Sheet: The Seventh Anniversary of 9/11
Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, President Bush recognized the threat posed by terrorists and took action to protect Americans and defeat violent extremism. Because of the actions taken by President Bush, America is safer, more secure, and winning the War on Terror. Seven years later: 50 million people have been liberated, and two totalitarian regimes have been removed;…
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eMOM on PodTalk Divas’ Supporting Our Troops Show
PodTalk Divas, “Tammy and Wendy”, dedicated today’s show to supporting the troops and how people are using new media and social media venues to do that. Trish Forant of eMail Our Military, Phyllis Zimbler Miller, author of Mrs. Lieutenant and Nancy Sutherland, National Sales Director for Mary Kay were the special guests discussing their partnership on the Operation Soldier Care…
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eMOM Support Project: Postcards Across America
Have you been looking for an easy way to support our troops? Military service members stationed far from home love to see postcards from our beautiful 50 states. eMOM’s making it easy for you to support our troops by sending in your local postcards to give them snapshots from across America. Grab some local view postcards from your favorite tourist…
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National Freedom Walk Tomorrow
The 2008 America Supports You National Freedom Walk will proceed as scheduled on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. Registration is available through Sept. 6. The Walk begins at the Women in Military Service to America Memorial at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and t-shirts will be distributed on site. The tradition began with a walk in Washington DC,…
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Nonprofits Awarded Grants for Innovative Programs
By Fred W. Baker IIIAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2008 – Newsman’s Own awarded a combined $75,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations for their innovative volunteer efforts to improve military quality of life during the company’s ninth annual awards ceremony, held at the Pentagon here today. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…
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Get Ready for Freedom Walk – Sept 7th
In 2005, Pentagon employees wishing to commemorate the attack on the Pentagon and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, created what has become a new national tradition—the America Supports You Freedom Walk. Over 15,000 people walked from the Pentagon to the National Mall to pay tribute to those who died; renew their commitment to freedom and the values…
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Sailors Man the Rails of the USS George Washington
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner/Released) Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it departs Naval Air Station North Island. George Washington will replace the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating from Yokosuka, Japan. [ Tags: USS George…
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AAFES to Celebrate Military Retirees who “Still Serve” with Savings and Sweepstakes
MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Ward DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is extending special retirement benefits to former Soldiers and Airmen who shop their exchange during the annual “Still Serving” weekend Sept. 5-7. Invitations to this event, included a “Salute to Your Service” sales flyer, are already hitting the mailboxes of more than three million Army and…
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We’d love to see a little more interactivity here on the eMail Our Military blog. Your comments are appreciated and we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. What would you like to see here? Are you interested in being a guest writer? Are you in the military or a military family member? Let us know, we want to hear…
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