Happy Birthday United States Navy!

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234 Years Old

Follow this breast cancer information link, and start to get yourself educated on a disease that is projected to kill about 41,000 Americans in the next year.

Remember, awareness and education is just the first step towards a cure. Support, in any way you can, the American Cancer Society!

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month

First off, thank you to the Ohio State fans who showed an enormous amount of class before, during, and after the game. It was an entertaining and exciting football game to watch. You Buckeyes displayed your pride in our country and armed forces with a grace not seen enough in this day and age. BZ!

Good to see Vice Admiral Fowler on the sidelines wearing a huge smile just after the 85 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for Navy. I, like him, thought the Midshipmen would pull off the upset!!

Navy may have lost the football game, but proved they can compete with the big schools. If Ohio State really is a Top 10 team this year, then Navy proved it should easily be in the Top 25.

Navy’s remaining schedule for 2009
Sept. 12 Louisiana Tech
Sept. 19 at Pittsburgh
Sept. 26 Western Kentucky
Oct. 3 Air Force
Oct. 10 at Rice
Oct. 17 at SMU
Oct. 24 Wake Forest
Oct. 31 Temple
Nov. 7 at Notre Dame
Nov. 14 Delaware
Nov. 21 at Hawaii
Dec. 12 Army

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Navy 27 Ohio State 31

Permanent employment at the end of two years is a goal but not guaranteed.

Pass the word! Currently there is an opening in the Millington, TN in Congressman Tanner’s office, follow directions below to apply if you are qualified.

Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program
U. S. House of Representatives

Job Title: Veterans Case Worker
Member: Congressman John Tanner
Office Location: Millington, Tennessee
Date Needed: Immediately

Job Summary: Caseworker will work in the Millington, TN Congressional District Office to facilitate and coordinate responses to a wide range of requests received from constituents. District caseworker will help constituents interact with administrative and government agencies by acting as a facilitator, ombudsman and, in some cases, advocate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The caseworker in this position will serve as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies as necessary as a representative of the 8th Congressional District. The individual must be able to communicate clearly with constituents about what can and cannot be done on their behalf by a Congressional office. Caseworker will be required to learn the laws, regulations, and intricacies affecting a constituent’s case as well as the procedures and structure of the district Congressional office regarding casework and employee obligations as outlined by Congressman and Chief of Staff and the House of Representative’s Ethics Manual. The employee will also be responsible to perform other duties as assigned by the Congressman, Chief of Staff or district office supervisor.

Requirements: High school diploma required, some college courses preferred but not required. Professional education through the U.S. Military is highly encouraged. Excellent communication and organizational skills needed. Recent experience with and understanding of the U. S. Military and Department of Veterans’ Affairs structure, procedures and policies. Service-oriented, positive attitude and strong teamwork ability.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Interested veterans should submit their resumes, along with a DD214 showing medical retirement or a letter from the VA indicating that they have a 30% or greater rating to housewoundedwarriors[at]mail.house.gov

Do not send resumes directly to the office of Congressman Tanner.

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Job Opening in Millington

Here is the latest email I received;

I am in the Engineering military unit here in Ba’qubah in Iraq, we have some amount of funds that we want to move out of the country. My partners and I need a good partner someone we can trust. to receive this funds on our behalf. We are moving it through Diplomatic means, to send it to your house directly. Once the funds get to you, you take your 30% out and keep our own 70%.
Regards,
Sgt.Charles Berry.

Remember, even at the off chance the person who sent you was an actual service member what they are suggesting is illegal!

Do not respond to these crooks, they will attempt to get your account information and clean you out!!

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Military Email Spam Scam

Neil Armstrong, Commander of Apollo 11, was accompanied during the Apollo 11 mission by Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr.. During the 8 day mission both Armstrong and Aldrin made the trek from the command module, piloted by Collins, to the moons surface in the Sea of Tranquility.

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One Giant Leap

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Hey New Englanders!

As we navigated one of the local road ways it became quite apparent that I was not going to be able to continue without a pit stop. My bladder felt as if it was going to burst. Luckily relief came into view.

The Silver Saddle Saloon, which we found out, was a bar – upstairs was all country and the basement was all rock and roll. It was the only obvious immediate stop along the roadway.

We pulled into the gravel parking lot and found a spot to park near the back of the property, still in view of the entrance. I quickly got out of the car and made a move to relieve myself at the edge of wooded area of the parking lot until I heard a yell, “HEY!” I turned and saw the bouncer for the club standing at the door and signaling for me to come over. Luther was still in the car, we did not plan on staying.

I approached the club’s bouncer and he asked what I was doing in his parking lot. As I danced in front of him I explained I had to use a bathroom in a bad way. He said they had one inside I could use and using his parking lot was not acceptable. I started to enter the building when he put his hand up to stop me – “What?!, I have got to go!”, I pleaded. He responded, “$5 cover charge.” GAHHHH!

The head was located at the opposite end of the building, just past the dance floor. As I made my way to it I saw a very beautiful woman standing at the bar. I couldn’t stop – I had to go.

Relief.

I started to make my way back to the door, Luther was still waiting in the car, I turned to the bar to see if she was still there. she was. We made eye contact. I stopped, turned and quickly approached her.

Bonnie was wearing a cowboy hat, jeans and one of those leather vests with the thin leather tassels – she was dressed very westernly…

I walked up to her, introduced myself and asked if she knew how to dance to the country music they had playing (I had never seen anyone two step before – heck, this was the first time I had ever been in a C&W bar). She said she did.

May 28, 1983

I grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the dance floor saying, “Good, you’re going to teach me”.

I don’t know how much time passed before I asked, “What are you doing tomorrow?” she said, “I’m going out with you”. I got her phone number and left.

Luther and I later that night stopped at Denny’s for a late night meal. I told him about Bonnie and told him right then, “I am going to marry that girl”, he thought I was nuts.

On May 28, 1983 – 26 years ago today and 5 weeks to the day after I had met her, we were married. Believe in love at first sight? I do.

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26 Years Ago Today

LECTURER - Colonel Dan Koslov, USAF (RET)

I receive emails as a result of my attendance to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class from the Fleet and Family Support Center Mid-South updating me on some of the various opportunities. The notice I got today is worth driving a long distance to attend!

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be presenting “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” on May 12, 2009. A free two and one half hour professional lecture for officers and senior enlisted who plan to leave the service in the next one to five years. Spouses are cordially invited.

During the presentation you will learn about your competition for finding a job, perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel, developing a plan for your job search, resumes, cover letters, broadcast letters, etc. Learn how employers read your resume. Understand networking and penetrating the hidden job market and preparing for and conducting a successful interview. Gain a valuable understanding of salary negotiations, benefit packages and even how to deal with rejection.

To clarify re: books mentioned in the quoted email below, participants
will complete a contact card and books will be mailed directly to them.

We have a wonderful once-a-year event coming up, and we’re asking for your help to get the word out. The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA, formerly TROA) will be presenting its superb “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” lecture on 12 May, at 8:00 a.m., in the Helmsman Complex Ballroom.

This top-shelf presentation is very beneficial for all those who may be contemplating retirement or separation within three years. It will be given by a retired colonel, now deputy director on MOAA’s national staff. The lecture is universally praised by audiences as, “up-to-date, hard-hitting, and sharply focused- a must see “, it is presented annually at over 150 military installations of all Services worldwide.

The lecture includes comprehensive information on resumes, cover letters, job search, networking, career fairs, interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefits packages, the current job market, and other relevant and important transition topics.

The presentation is geared toward officers, but those of all ranks, as well as spouses are warmly welcomed. All who attend will receive a free copy of the lecture’s companion book, also titled “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” an in-depth, all-in-one resource for the transition process.

The presentation complements our installation transition program. As transition ultimately becomes a part of every military member’s career, please use this as a “professional development” opportunity for your people – especially your officers and senior enlisted. We strongly encourage you to attend along with them!

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MOAA Marketing Yourself for Second Career

The NIA because we, Bonnie and I, think each one of us should have a plan for distributing a portion of our funds to charities. Remember, a downturn in the economy does not equal a downturn in the need for charities support!

Before the opening bell this morning I have about 30% of the NIA in cash waiting on another pull back in the market. The current stocks include; BP Inc (BP:NYSE), General Electric (GE:NYSE), Synovus Financial Corp (SNV:NYSE) and Intel Corp (INTC:NASDAQ).

Some great news concerning Soldier’s Angels – they are now a part of CFC!

Soldiers’ Angels is now part of the Combined Federal Campaign Fund

CFC #:25131

Web Site: www.soldiersangels.org

Public Phone:615 676-0239

Statement: To provide meaningful services and support to deployed military personnel, veterans and military families through a grass-roots volunteer network, thus ensuring no soldier feels forgotten.

Federation: Military, Veterans & Patriotic Service Organizations of America
H/T Boston Maggie

Thanksgiving Day will be each year’s payout date. No matter which way the stocks go we pledge a minimum of $100 or 10% of the NIA cash gain (to include dividends), which ever is greater, in the name of the Navy Blogosphere.

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NIA Update Number Two