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  1. Ck out @HoopsfromHome -NBA coaches giving back 2 military kids through free basketball camps.1st camp at Camp Pendleton in August.
  2. Tom Manion: Why They Serve---'If Not Me, Then Who?' on.wsj.com/LeC998 via @WSJ. Please share Tom Manion's article this Memorial Day.
  3. ThanksUSA scholarship applications accepted until 5/15. Check out these & other educational support opportunities at ThanksUSA.org
  4. ThanksUSA will award 50 $3000 scholarships 2 mil spouses/children in honor of the late Senator Ted Stevens. 4 info: thanksusa.com
  5. Gen Pete Chiarelli-new CEO of One Mind for Research.Joins global health industry,researchers,academics. Hope is to cure all brain disorders.
  6. 9 years today the war in Iraq began. We all owe a debt of gratitude to our troops and their families for their service and sacrifice.
  7. "May God hold you in the palm of his hand" Happy St. Patrick's Day
  8. NMFA's 2012 Op Purple camps-limited spots so be prepared to apply on 3/19. 4 kids with parent in deployment phase. bit.ly/4oq38K
  9. At the Medal of Honor Foundation's gala. 36 MOH recipients attended with their families. These men are examples of true courage & honor.
  10. Met with the Vet's Advisory Board in NYC.Plan is 2 reach out 2 returning vets & assist in areas of employment,education, & health care.
  11. Mike & I met with magicians David Blaine & Garrett Thomas. David went in theater with Mike last July. Said meeting troops was life changing.
  12. MOH recipient Sal Giunta & Gen Chiarelli want the word DISORDER removed from PTSD-Mike & I agree it should be PTS. bit.ly/y2Mnbp
  13. Midnite, 3/1 is new deadline to apply online for NMFA scholarship for surviving spouses & spouses of wounded warriors. bit.ly/yTE8Dq
  14. Mike & I met with a gp of wounded warriors from WW Battalion West. Their spirit,strength,&love for their friends & country was inspiring.
  15. At Gen Chiarelli's retirement. He has been dedicated to addressing PTS,TBI, & suicide. Mike & I are grateful for his service to our nation.
  16. 1/28/86-after 73 seconds into flight, we loss Challenger & all 7 astronauts.I watched in horror & have never forgotten. bit.ly/NeX2s
  17. Our incredible SEAL's rescued Jessica Buchanan & Poul Hagen Thisted kidnapped & held captive in Somalia since Oct. usat.ly/yjMnKT
  18. Starting today, nominations for the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award are being accepted. Only 600 noms will be accepted. bit.ly/xgTVDh
  19. Tom Tarantino-Iraq-Afghistan Vets (IAVA)-on C-Span today. Excellent interview: cs.pn/ys05Dn. Start the video at the 12 minute mark.
  20. Here is the link to read about SECDEF's Military Sexual Trauma initiatives: 1.usa.gov/zDuXcM