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Re: Vietnam Vet Regains Long-lost Bronze Star

TiffaniWalker — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:38:58 -0000

O, we did receive your concerned email and I am working to address it. Thank you for your concern for veterans. They are a valuable resource and an incredible testament to the American spirit!
-tw

Re: U.S. Marines Provide Flood Relief

TiffaniWalker — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:36:35 -0000

MF, we post all content with the parent command listed as it comes from the source. In matters of error, we will adjust that accordingly. In this case, our video came directly from USAF (even though it features Marines). We are proud to be a part of the DoD team that continues to operate forward around the world.
-tw

Re: 100% Blind…And Still on Active Duty

TiffaniWalker — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:33:46 -0000

We think so, too and are proud to still have our wounded warriors on the team!
-tw

Re: Exceptional Family Member Program: Check Out What’s New!

TiffaniWalker — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:33:04 -0000

SS,
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family at this difficult time. In order to most adequately answer your question, I would go see the EFMP coordinator at your nearest military treatment facility or ask your provider. We wish you the best of luck on the road to recovery, tw

Re: Worth a Thousand Words: USS Pearl Harbor

Michael Miller — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:55:57 -0000

Great photo here of Navy/Marine Corps team looking out to sea to commemorate 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack. Moving to see them all stand at parade rest on the deck of the ship with flag at half staff.

Re: Navy to Demonstrate Biofuel Use During Exercise

Cl1ffClav3n — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:58:10 -0000

The
price for the biofuel itself in this contract is actually $26 per gallon and is
more than 8 times the current rate for conventional JP-8 jet fuel and F-76
diesel oil (both less than $3 a gallon to the military in bulk). Even so,
this price is a huge deception. DOE is separately subsidizing Solazyme
for the algae fuel to the tune of $21 Million. USDA is also pumping in
money via subsidies and loan guarantees. To get an idea of the real
price, Honeywell UOP just won a DOE contract for $1.1M to produce 100 gallons
of fuel--that's $11,000 a gallon. This is how the Administration and the
Navy are spending our tax dollars while carrying a $15 Trillion debt and
cutting defense.

Re: Navy to Demonstrate Biofuel Use During Exercise

Kent Lee — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:44:15 -0000

Capturing and using the oils that are actually pollutants in sewage and animal rendering waste streams, is a no-brainer. But the real volume production will come, when we bio-engineer algae based or microbe based oils for direct, high volume production.

Go Ray! Go Tom! Thanks for all your forward thinking efforts!

Re: Vietnam Vet Regains Long-lost Bronze Star

Ozmets — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:05:45 -0000

Was wondering if you received my message regarding the bronze star medal i left yesterday?

Re: General Dempsey’s Letter to the Joint Force

Michael Gadoua — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:24:41 -0000

I think our boys overseas are getting a bad name by a few soldiers making videos. I am seeing more and more videos of American soldiers, blowing up a dog
with explosives, killing sheep with a baseball bat, throwing puppy off a
cliff, and other acts of cruelty to animals. These videos are making us look like terrorists. The soldiers making these videos should not be in the military. We are not that desperate in numbers to allow them to remain in the U.S. uniform. Soldiers should be targeting the enemy, not the animals that are just unlucky enough to be near them. Can something me done? Michael Gadoua, Teacher, San Rafael, California

Re: Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta: Message to Pearl Harbor Survivors

Sheila Gorman — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:28:20 -0000

Sir, Thank you for your words from the heart regarding Pearl Harbor. Including memories from your own childhood living on Fort Ord made reading this posting seem much more personable and interesting.

Re: U.S. Marines Provide Flood Relief

Michael Freeman50 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:56:15 -0000

This is NOT an Air Force post. LCpl Hernandez is a Marine with III MEF public affairs. Both he and his unit deserve the credit for his piece.

Re: Exceptional Family Member Program: Check Out What’s New!

Ssbrry — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:57:00 -0000

I was just diagnosed as having breast cancer so should I enroll for EFMP? They said I would have to be on anti cancer meds for five years after my surgery on friday.

Re: 100% Blind…And Still on Active Duty

Keith Smith — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:54 -0000

Inspiring story!

Re: U.S. Marines Provide Flood Relief

John Gans — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:00:17 -0000

Good story. As we saw with a article below, this works wins friends for the United States. Thanks for everyone's service.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12...

Re: Worth a Thousand Words: Farewell to Thee

Mike Hdz — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:07:22 -0000

I would like to see live the conference of tributte you are going to broadcast tomorrow so my students can watch it! THANKS

Re: Worth a Thousand Words: Farewell to Thee

Mike Hdz — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:06:38 -0000

awesomeeeeeeeeeee

Re: DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable: DARPA’s Shredder Challenge

Georges Otte — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:17:02 -0000

Impressive. Now we can burn these fine shreds more easily. A new challenge is born. decipher the ashes...

Re: Army/Navy Flag Football

Keith Smith — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:14:33 -0000

The Army-Navy rivalry fascinates me and I'm always watching to see what the services will think of next.

Re: Exceptional Family Member Program: Check Out What’s New!

LanceMrBroadcastCagnolatti — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:15:31 -0000

I am very happy and proud to see the proactive and positive stance the different sections are taking to allow Troops to feel comfortable with looking for assistance. As metioned in the article many members have look the other way because of fear the choice could have on the career. I am happy to see this being presented in a way to help them see it is a positive choice and not a negative one....

Re: Worth a Thousand Words: Severe Damage

Sam — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:50:05 -0000

Get a bigger picture..... Not very clear where the damage was...

Re: Navy Lieutenant Commander Donates Marrow, Saves Life

Valerie Kremer — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:06:20 -0000

Thank you for increasing awareness of the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program. Great point that sometimes all it takes is to be able and willing to save someone's life. BZ for the donation you made to save the woman's life.

Re: Medical Monday: On Vacation with TRICARE: Urgent or Emergency Care?

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Re: From Alaska to Afghanistan

Vjones — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:13:43 -0000

Igniin! Love and miss you!

Re: Revisions to the Post 9/11 GI Bill Explained

Nick — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:08:28 -0000

I agree, this should not apply to scholarships at all. My school awards "Merit Scholarships" based on previous semester's GPA. The Net Payer change takes away incentive to do well in class. also makes it harder for veterans to balance school, employment, and family obligations.

Re: Pearl Harbor – 70 Years

TetVet68 — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:13:19 -0000

Remember Pearl Harbor -- Keep America Alert!

(Now deceased) America's oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, living his 101st year is former enlisted Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Chief Ordnanceman (ACOM), later wartime commissioned Lieutenant John W. Finn, U. S. Navy (Ret.). He is also the last surviving Medal of Honor, "The Day of Infamy", Japanese Attack on the Hawaiian Islands, Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, 7 December 1941.

(Now deceased) 'Navy Centenarian Sailor', 103 year old, former enlisted Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Chief Radioman (ACRM, Combat Aircrewman), later wartime commissioned Chief Warrant Officer Julio 'Jay' Ereneta, U. S. Navy (Ret.), is a thirty year career veteran of World War One and World War Two. He first flew aircrewman in August 1922; flew rearseat Radioman/Gunner (1920s/1930s) in the tactical air squadrons of the Navy's first aircraft carriers, USS LANGLEY (CV-1) and USS LEXINGTON (CV-2).

Visit my photo album tribute to these centenarian veteran shipmates and other Pearl Harbor survivors:

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