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  1. AP Reports that U.S. general in N. Iraq has added pregnancy to the list of reasons a Soldier under his command could be court-martialed.
  2. The holidays can be tough for kids with a deployed parent. For good information on helping them cope, visit www. militarymentalhealth.org
  3. Five tips to help kids manage holiday stress - http://tinyurl.com/y9hcdl9
  4. Military Leadership changes stance on possible affects of burn pits in Iraq & Afghanistan on personnel. Visit: http://bit.ly/4nsYaZ
  5. Care packages during the holidays are a great way to let deployed service members know you care. Find out more at http://bit.ly/7nHz05.
  6. Secretary of Defense Gates says the USAF will likely stay in Iraq to perform support/training operations well after the 2011 draw down.
  7. Please support Project Rudolph and get deployed troops letters from home. Visit projectrudolph.homestead.com and help our service members!
  8. Chris Matthews apologizes for calling USMA at West Point an "Enemy Camp" during President Obama's speech on the Afghanistan surge.
  9. Afghan surge will include an immediate infusion of California-based Marines, 1st elements to be on the ground in Afghanistan around Xmas.
  10. Great new group for all the moms out there...Check out MilitaryMoms at Twitter.com/MilitaryMoms for information, advice and networking.
  11. MilitaryPortico would like to wish all of our military personnel and their families a Happy Thanksgiving!
  12. DoD's TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) announced they will waive all referral and authorization requirements for the H1N1 flu vaccine.
  13. MilitaryPortico.com would like to thank all the businesses who offered veteran's discounts last week on Veterans Day. Thank you!
  14. AP reports Congressmen from minority districts are lagging behind in nominating minority candidates for the military service academies.
  15. WashingtonPost reports Army officials will limit media coverage of Sarah Palin's upcoming visit to Fort Bragg...Fearing anti-Obama comments.
  16. USAF announced plans Monday to cut 3,700 Airmen, saying mix of a poor economy & good retention has swelled its ranks beyond manageability.
  17. The USAF announced Sunday that F-22s are deployed to the UAE to participate in bilateral training opportunities with coalition partners.
  18. Soon, MilitaryPortico.com, partnering with Careerbuilder.com, will be the place to search for jobs around military installations!
  19. MilitaryPortico.com will soon be partnering w/Careerbuilder.com in order to bring you job advertisements at our300 + military installations!
  20. Army psychiatrist accused of killing soldiers at Fort Hood was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder on Thursday.