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Corps signs agreement with locals, promotes volunteer and educational programs

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:04:28 EST

Community leaders, volunteers, visitors and members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered Feb. 11 at the Ives Run Visitor Center for a ceremonial signing of the Friends of Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes cooperative agreement. This agreement...

Community Relations photo

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:59:33 EDT

Community Relations photo

Alabama

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:33:33 EDT

Visit the Alabama National Guard State Benefits Army OneSource Community Support Coordinator, your source for local information, news, and valuable resources State and Community Programs and Services Alabama National Guard Foundation The Alabama Nation

Sergeant Major of the Army visits Army North, Fort Sam Houston

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:59:29 EDT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III and his wife, Jeanne, visited service members, Wounded Warriors and new recruits July 8-9 at Fort Sam Houston and U.S. Army North.

Paula Deen offers families a dose of "southern comfort"

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:12:38 EDT

Military families were treated to a night out at the May 19 Washington Nationals-New York Mets game at Nationals Park.The event, hosted by Smithfield Foods, included a VIP reception prior to the game with 500 military members and families and Paula...

Paula Deen and Nationals welcome military families

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:28:34 EDT

Paula Deen and Nationals welcome military families

Army Field Band logistician shares music, faith with Cubans

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:13:01 EST

The Army Field Band supply technician brings his musical and spiritual journey full circle as he spreads the word of the Lord and music to residents of Cuba.

Jazz Ambassadors host Va. Ambassador

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:34:21 EST

Soldier-musicians from the Jazz Ambassadors put on quite the show for concert goers in Roanoke, Va. Many came out to hear this phenomenal jazz band, including the Army Reserve Ambassador for Va., Ambassador Michael Kavanaugh.

Army Field Band Soldier salutes military in high profile event

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:20 EST

SSG Tracy Labrecque, a noncommisioned officer with the Army Field Band, performed the National Anthem for approximately 70,000 fans at an NFL game in Houston, Oct. 25.

Army Field Band performs with legendary conductor

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:22 EST

The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band play with world-class symphony, world-class conductor.

Jazz Ambassadors wows America during Southwest swing

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:05:48 EDT

The Jazz Ambassadors--America's Big Band, wowed thousands at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 13. The 19-member ensemble hit the Fort Worth area as part of their 2009 Fall Tour schedule. They performed three concerts for the comm...

The Volunteers entertain balloon enthusiasts from around the world

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:56 EDT

The Volunteers performed for roughly 230,000 concert goers at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M. earlier this month. During their two-day stint at the celebration, they wowed the audience with their mix of rock, country and popular music and wer...

Under Fire, Soldier Protects Convoys Delivering Vital Supplies

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:22:17 EDT

Currently deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Pvt. 1st Class Jarmaine Christian is responsible for keeping convoys safe while they deliver vital supplies through some of the most difficult and dangerous to navigate regions of Afghanistan. While techni...

Field Band officers seek strength within for outreach success

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:18:00 EDT

All of the officers in The United States Army Field Band share something in common, something that, as entertainers, as community relations conduits, they must overcome in order to be successful at what they do. It is not as easy as it may sound, either.

Commentary: West Point football proves to be fun for all

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:13:00 EDT

Many know that West Point is the oldest of America's military academies rich with a distinguished culture and a history that includes alums President Ulysses S.Grant and General Robert E. Lee, but few probably know that it is also a place to hav...

Black Knights take field by storm

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:07:47 EDT

Black Knights take field by storm

West Point cadets take part in game day

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:03:31 EDT

West Point cadets take part in game day

West Point football proves to be family affair

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:56:04 EDT

West Point football proves to be family affair

Pre-game activities abundant at West Point

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:51:20 EDT

Pre-game activities abundant at West Point

Hall of Famers return to West Point

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:35:44 EDT

Hall of Famers return to West Point

Army Jazzers travel miles, sharing music a la Miles, at Mile-High City

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:40:59 EDT

The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band head to Denver for jazz performance with famed Marvin Hamlisch and Colorado Symphony Orchestra Sept. 25 and 26. Master Sgt. Michael Johnston, trumpeter, looks forward to returning to his homet...

Jazz Ambassador educates, performs for hometown

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:03 EDT

Jazz Ambassador educates, performs for hometown

Soldiers' Chorus vocalist pays tribute through song

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:57:10 EDT

Sgt. 1st Class Rose Ryon performs at a special Patriot Day tribute at the Intrepid Museum in New York City Sep. 12.

HeroBox myHero

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:47 EDT

The myHero program is for those who want to "adopt" a soldier. This is a commitment to pack and ship one HeroBox each month to your soldier(s) per the length of time you have specified. This is a great opportunity to see the real impact you have on our He

Army Field Band NCO breaks brass ceiling

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:44:05 EDT

Sgt. Maj. Ginger Turner has risen through the ranks during her tenure as an instrumentalist with The United States Army Field Band. Turner, who hails from Las Cruces, N.M., was recently appointed as the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Concer...

Army Field Band shares many special moments with Fort Meade

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:09:18 EDT

The United States Army Field Band and Alumni concert draws captive audience despite the rain. Housed inside the Fort Meade Pavilion, concert goers remained dry as the Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus illustrated why they are The Musical Ambassa...

Nevada News

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:28:42 EDT

Nevada News

Nevada Governor-Hosted Community Covenant Ceremony

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:15:40 EDT

Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki announces new initiative to document stories of Nevada's service-members involved in the Global War on Terror at the Community Covenant Ceremony on August 18, 2009.

Legion Riders

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:08:02 EDT

The Legion Riders is a motorcycling enthusiast group of Legion members organized by posts and departments to support Americanism and Children and Youth programs in virtually every state in the nation. On a national level, the Legion Riders participate

Blue Star Banners/Blue Star Salute

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:03:07 EDT

Following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, The American Legion resurrected the tradition of displaying the Blue Star Service Banner, reflecting the pride and sacrifices made by families of those serving on active duty during times of war. While t

Employment job fairs for military spouses

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:59:48 EDT

By partnering with companies Recruit Military and Military.com for job fairs, information on career opportunities for military spouses is available. In transition from one duty station to another, the spouse must leave the job he/she holds to travel with

Temporary Financial Assistance

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:54:02 EDT

Temporary Financial Assistance provides cash assistance to help meet the basic needs of veterans' children when it is established that no other resources are available to provide the required assistance. Veterans need not be members of The American Le

Legacy Scholarship Fund

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:50:44 EDT

The American Legion assists families of military personnel who die on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, by providing college scholarships for their children. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by the National Executive Comm

Family Support Network

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:46:50 EDT

The American Legion's Family Support Network provides immediate assistance to service personnel and their families whose lives have been directly affected by the ongoing war on terrorism. Since September 11, 2001, the active military, National Guard and R

Operation Comfort Warriors

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:43:54 EDT

Operation Comfort Warriors provides direct assistance to patients at U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units in the form of comfort items and other goods that are not normally purchased through government channels. Since December 2008, The Am

VFW Operation Uplink

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:15:01 EDT

Through this unique program and with the very generous contributions from supporters, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is able to purchase phone time and put it in the hands of those who need it the most, our active duty military and hospitalized vetera

VFW Military Assistance Program

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:11:46 EDT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Military Assistance Program (MAP) is working to give service members and their families the help they need before, during and after deployment. Conducted through local VFW channels, MAP assists in sponsoring morale-boost

National Youth Development, Scholarship & Recognition

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:08:13 EDT

The National Youth Development, Scholarship & Recognition program has a long and vibrant history. Starting in 1916 with the first national essay contest, the VFW has worked to foster patriotism and character development among the nation's youth through es

National Veterans Employment

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:05:33 EDT

The Veteran's of Foreign Wars' National Veterans Employment program was established to promote the hiring of veterans and to help veteran-owned businesses procure federal contracts. The program works to improve the Veterans Employment and Training Service

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:33:37 EDT

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Community Programs and Services

Hawks Prairie Military Family Support March

The Hawks Prairie Rotary Club sponsors an annua

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:29:49 EDT

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Community Programs and Services

Community Welcome Home Celebrations

The regional chambers of commerce and organizations dedic

Fort Lee, Virginia

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:32:22 EDT

Visit Fort Lee

Community Programs and Services

Army Community Heritage Program

Army Community Heritage Program is a partnership between For

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:29:14 EDT

Visit Fort Leavenworth

Community Programs and Services

Welcome Reception

The local Chamber of Commerce provides a welco

Fort Knox, Kentucky

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:20:19 EDT

Visit Fort Knox

Community Programs and Services

Keeneland's Military Days

Keeneland Race Track in Lexington hosts an annual Military Day w

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:13:26 EDT

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Community Programs and Services

Community Receptions

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and local businesses co-host reception

Fort Irwin, California

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:08:47 EDT

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Community Programs and Services

Quarterly Soldier Recognition

Every quarter, the Barstow Chamber of Commerce sponsors

Fort Hunter Liggett, California

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:05:31 EDT

Visit Fort Hunter Liggett

Community Programs and Services

Deployed Soldier Support

The Maj. Gen. William F. Dean Chapter of the Association

Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:45:50 EDT

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Community Programs and Services

Discounted Concert Tickets

To show support and appreciation to the military

Fort Hood, Texas

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:41:21 EDT

Visit Fort Hood

Community Programs and Services

Adopt-a-Unit (Central Texas AUSA)

Through the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the U.

FortHamilton, New York

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:31:02 EDT

Visit Fort Hamilton

Community Programs and Services

Local Schools Sponsoring Events

Local schools provide food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:21:49 EDT

Visit Fort Gordon

Community Programs and Services

Community Expo

The Augusta-Metro Chamber of Commerce and the CSRA Alliance for Ft. Gordon hold an annu

Fort Gillem, Georgia

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:45:28 EDT

Visit Fort Gillem

Community Programs and Services

Wounded Warrior Support

The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Ga., and Humana Military Hea

Army Field Band senior leader says goodbye after 34 years of service

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:35:54 EDT

After 34 years of service, senior leader and first Command Sgt. Maj. of The United States Army Field Band, Command Sgt. Maj. David W. Keller, retires.

Coming Home Project

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:13:59 EDT

The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate care, support and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, their families, and their service providers. The Coming Home Project offers a continuum of

Wounded Warrior Project

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:57:54 EDT

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to raise public awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured Service Men and Women; to help severely injured Service Members aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct

U.S. Paralympics Military Program

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:54:38 EDT

The purpose of the U.S. Olympic Paralympics Military Program is to enhance the rehabilitation, readiness, and quality of life of severely injured Service Members and Veterans. The U.S. Paralympics has provided training to develop adaptive sports and fitn

University of Phoenix Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship Fund

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:50:02 EDT

The University of Phoenix has created a scholarship program to honor brave men and women who return home from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe injuries. Through full-tuition scholarships, injured Veterans are empowered to reach their academic