Honor, Duty, eMail: September 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Support Military Kids with a Simple Vote

Our friends at Dog Tags For Kids need your help so we're sending out a call to action.

Squidoo is giving away $80,000 to charity on their "$80,000 Squidoo Charity Giveaway" page. There are many worthy causes but we are asking for you to pick this one for the kids.

All you do is visit the page and vote for Dog Tags for Kids. No need to register and it doesn't cost you a thing.

What makes Dog Tags for Kids so very special is that they are 100% volunteer and use 100% of the money they receive to provide dog tags to the kids of deployed service members. They take NO administrative fees.

Though all the causes are worthy of your time and your vote, Dog Tags for Kids doesn't have the fame, publicity, marketing or sheer numbers some of the others do so, every vote they get is $2.00 to their organization and means 4 dog tags that will go to military kids with a parent stationed in a war zone.

The Dog Tags for Kids Project is dedicated to helping United States Service men and women in most harm's way connect with their children at home. Specially engraved Dog Tags in the appropriate service color are provided FREE to the service members for their children. Dog tags are engraved with a message from the parent who is serving like: "With Love From Dad, U.S. Army, Iraq 2008."

Head on over to and vote for Dog Tags for Kids. When you do, 4 more military kids will get a dog tags from mom or dad to hold on to until they're safely home.

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Halloween In a Box for Our Troops

The Family Readiness Group (FRG) for the HHC 1-153, 39th Brigade in AR is working on a huge Halloween Carnival to build care packages to send over for their 200 soldiers.

The theme is Halloween in a Box so if you can send Halloween cards and candy it would be greatly appreciated. If it’s easier to send gift cards from Walmart or Target for the candy or other items, to make it cheaper, that would be fine.

The FRG needs to have everything by the 13th of October, so that they can assess how much they have and what they’d still need to purchase.

Please email Rebecca at army24wife@gmail.com to participate in this project and to receive the mailing address to ship your Halloween goodies.

Monday, September 29, 2008

LTG Caldwell's Milblogging Conference Opening Speech

This is from the 4th annual Milblogging Conference in Las Vegas which coincided with the Blog World Expo. LTG Caldwell was invited to give the opening speech because of his reputation as an innovator who supports engaging with new media. As the CAC CMDR, Caldwell oversees 17 different schools and centers which places him in a unique situation to influence the Army educational process.

If you missed our MilBlogging Conference wrap up, you can find it here: Blog World Expo: Milblog Conference Wrap Up

Today's Army Headlines

Army News

Cyber-Recruiting: Instant expert

Military, civilian leaders sign Army Community Covenant

Secretary of Army visits Iraq, Afghanistan

Exercise readies first units for NORTHCOM assignment

'Fly-In' offers business leaders clearer Army picture

Today's Navy Headlines

Navy News

Navy Honored with Normandy Memorial

USS Howard Monitoring MV Faina

Kearsarge Departs Haiti, Resumes Continuing Promise 2008

Hospital Ship Returns From Four-Month Humanitarian Deployment

4th Fleet Commander Testifies Before Congress on Navy's Relief Efforts

Today's Air Force Headlines

Air Force News

Little Rock Air Force Base shifting focus

Troops complete disaster relief mission in Haiti

Airmen train at Fort Bragg for 'outside the wire' deployment

Servicemembers prepare for Afghan deployments

CAP provides rescue resources during emergencies

Today's Marine Corps Headlines

Marine Corps News

Marines hone combat skills during rare training exercise

Marine father, soldier son reunite in Iraq

4th Tanks Marine extends to deploy

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton helps kick butts

Pendleton launches new recycling campaign

Rash of Suicides Hits Houston Army Recruiters

Rash of Suicides Hits Houston Army Recruiters
September 29, 2008
© Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

An alarming number of suicides among Houston-based Army recruiters -- including two in recent weeks -- has prompted calls by a senator and veterans' advocates for closer scrutiny of high-stress recruiting duty during wartime.

Staff Sgt. Larry G. Flores Jr., 26, and Sgt. 1st Class Patrick G. Henderson, 35, are the fourth and fifth recruiters at the Houston Recruiting Battalion to kill themselves since 2001. Both men belonged to the battalion's Tyler Company, and both were combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Clearly, there's a problem," said David Rudd, a former Army psychologist and psychology chair at Texas Tech University. "Somebody needs to look and see if there's a broader national problem outside of this one battalion. Is it a problem placing these combat veterans in recruiting positions?"

Saturday, September 27, 2008

President Calls Upon Nation to Honor Gold Star Mothers

Sep 26, 2008
By Army News Service

President Bush this week proclaimed Sept. 28 as "Gold Star Mother's Day."

Army leaders are reminding the Army family of these inspirational mothers, their patriotic service and their sacrifices both for the recognition day, upcoming events in October and throughout the year.

"Throughout our history, the men and women of the armed forces have put our nation's security before their own, doing their duty in the face of grave danger," Bush said in the proclamation. "On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great nation.

"In a letter to the Army family, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., joined the president in saluting Gold Star Mothers.

"Gold Star Mothers are extraordinary women who -- in the face of utmost loss -- remain steadfast in their dedication to the memory of their children and their service to America's noble cause," wrote Geren and Casey in a message to the Army. "Having so sacrificed, their example is an inspiration to all.

"The Army will launch a comprehensive program in October to fulfill its moral obligation to surviving family members. Among components of the program, Army Casualty Assistance Centers will receive increased resourcing, and the Army will ensure that those who work with survivors are well trained. The short- and long-term needs of survivor families will be met by expert benefit specialists, financial counselors skilled in estate planning, and support coordinators for as long as needed.

"As unselfish extensions of their fallen sons and daughters, Gold Star Mothers serve our communities and families as models of grace and strength," wrote Geren and Casey. "The Army, along with our nation, honors them and renews our commitment to uphold the sacred legacy of their fallen children."

President Bush Proclamis 9/28 Gold Star Mother's Day

Gold Star Mother's Day, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Photo by Rudi Williams

Throughout our history, the men and women of the Armed Forces have put our Nation's security before their own, doing their duty in the face of grave danger. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great Nation.

Gold Star Mothers inspire our Nation with their deep devotion to family and country. These extraordinary women serve their communities, dedicate their time to helping members of our Armed Forces and veterans, and bring comfort and hope to families whose loved ones laid down their lives in the defense of our liberty. Nothing can compensate for their sacrifice and loss, yet Gold Star Mothers demonstrate tremendous courage and resolve while working to preserve the memory and legacy of all our fallen heroes.

On this day, we honor our country's Gold Star Mothers and remember their sons' and daughters' noble service and great sacrifice. We offer them our deepest gratitude and our most profound respect, and we ask for God's blessings to be upon them and their families.

The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in its observance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 28, 2008, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this special day. I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

eMOM and Tatango Team Up to Connect Troops with Loved Ones via SMS

Tatango, the Seattle-based SMS service firm, has partnered with Miami-based eMail Our Military (eMOM) to connect deployed military service members with their loved ones back home through text messaging.

Tatango has created an interface exclusively for military personnel, which easily allows any service member to instantly update all their loved ones on events of the day, advancements and most importantly, their safety.

“We’re extremely excited about this partnership, as it allows us to do our part in supporting the troops who have been deployed overseas,” says Derek Johnson, CEO of Tatango. “By working closely with Trish and her team at eMail Our Military, we were able to modify our current website to accommodate the needs of military service members without access to a mobile phone.”

Prior to the Tatango and eMOM partnership, there were limited ways for military personnel to simply and effectively connect with friends and family in the United States while overseas. Now, with one message directly from a computer, all loved ones on their contact group will be updated at the same time via a text message. Not only can service members send a message to everyone’s mobile phone, they will also receive immediate gratification, as replies to the text message are routed directly to their account for viewing.

“Our mission at eMail Our Military has always been to improve the lives of our troops,” says Trish Forant, president of eMOM. “Our partnership with Tatango has created another innovative way for us to further our organization’s mission, as well as providing peace of mind for our service members and their families.”

Military service members can create a free Tatango account with a valid military email address at http://tatango.com/partners/military

Watch the Video Announcement

Join our facebook group to help spread the word:
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27707503196

About Tatango

Tatango, Inc., was founded in 2007 to connect groups through text messaging. Available for any mobile phone, Tatango makes group text messaging simple, free and efficient. Tatango is funded by the Bellingham Angel Group, with headquarters just outside of Seattle, WA. For more information, visit http://www.tatango.com/.

About eMail Our Military

eMail Our Military is a charitable organization supporting U.S. troops through morale boosting email correspondence, letters and care packages. Troop supporters can take part in a number of projects ranging from sending eMail to a service member on a one-on-one basis to year round support projects. eMail Our Military was created in 2001 as a response to the DoD's cancellation of the "Any Service Member" and "Operation Dear Abby" mail programs. As a safe alternative, eMOM picked up where these programs left off. You can learn more about eMail Our Military, on our website at: http://www.emailourmilitary.com/.

Press Release

You can read and download the press release and files at:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1372344.htm

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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Blog World Expo: Milblog Conference Wrap Up

It was incredibly exciting to be in attendance at the Milblog Conference track of Blog World Expo 2008. What a difference it was to be involved in this track because the attendees and panel speakers were not of the echo chamber flavor. Most folks were not communications or marketing professionals, but the backbone of the military community. It was refreshing to sit in the audience and just listen to these passionate people.

Instead of representing Communicators Anonymous, I was at Blog World Expo this year representing my day job employer, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES or commonly referred to as the BX/PX). AAFES is developing new media tools to better communicate with our military community. What better place to go to begin to understand the milblog community than this conference?

The morning began with opening remarks from JP Borda. He had a fan club in the crowd...his loving family was there to support his first public speaking event. JP, just as his writing style, is charismatic and warmed up the crowd with an overview of what has occurred in the milblog community in the past year.

LTG William Caldwell then addressed the audience with opening remarks via video. By empowering his staff to tell the military story, LTG Caldwell expressed the necessity to confront change with change. "Information is currency," said LTG Caldwell. It was evident that he means what he says, but led to the question of the day - Is this openness to new media trickling down to tactical level?

LTG Caldwell requested "what happens in Vegas (at the Milblog Conference) is heard around the world." (Not sure he meant the Penthouse party.) Thanks to eMail Our Military (eMOM), this message is being syndicated to a larger military audience! Be assured, you were well represented.

The first panel addressed the relevance of milblogs. Panelists included, Ward Carrol of Military.com, Phil Carter of Intel Dump and Obama for America, Matt Burden of Blackfive, Greyhawk of The Mudville Gazette and MilBlogs and CJ Grisham of Soldier's Perspective. Undoubtedly, the milblog is still needed, but roles are evolving. There remains a tension between op sec and enlightened information, however, dialogue between is open. To CJ, Wordpress remains his psychologist and his blog is relevant as long as the author deals with his demons. For Matt, his blog and mission is evolving to more main stream media content and that scares him. All agree the stories are not just about the war, but of the American patriot family and good of our country.

The second panel addressed the topic nearest to my heart and mission, milblogging as a community. Panelists included Melinda of SpouseBUZZ and Most Certainly Not, Beth of Soldier's Angels and Fuzzilicious Thinking, Mrs. Greyhawk of The Mudville Gazette and MilBlogs, Karen of Parents Zone and Proud Liberal Army Wife and Sarah of SpouseBUZZ and Trying Not To Grok. Moderator, Melinda, should be a stand-up comic. She had me chuckling the entire session! The relevance question from Panel #1 was also answered by these women. Spouses and parents are going to the Internet seeking comradery in the hot topics too personal and delicate to discuss with the family and friends in their "real" lives. The need for the military story to be told to the extended military family (parents) was also stressed. The virtual connection has proven to be a vital support element to a community stationed all over the world.

Before the third panel began, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General James Cartwright, addressed the audience. Similar to LTG Caldwell, General Cartwright expressed his desire to empower individuals with tools to communicate truth.

"The vision of human liberty unfolds with each post." -General James Cartwright

The third panel was a special edition of DOD LIVE Bloggers Roundtable with guests Pete Geren, Secretary of the US Army and MG Kevin Bergner, Chief of Public Affairs, Army. Secretary Geren stressed new media as an important opportunity. He told the audience he includes blog updates in his morning briefings and is encouraging his staff to go beyond blogging and embrace other appropriate tools such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. The need to communicate to the extended military family is paramount.

Once again, the issue of bringing new media openness and training to a more tactical level was addressed. The issue was recognized and Secretary Geren emphasized his desire to move the military away from a risk adverse culture, embrace new media voices as the best ambassadors and increase tolerance for these communication methods. General Bergner agreed with this direction and informed the audience his staff was drafting new policies to encourage this direction.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the final panel of the day addressing the new cadre of war reporters because I had to jump on a plane home. A huge thank you to Andi for organizing the event. It was an honor to be in the presence of the community I serve. It is also a privilege to share my day with the community of eMail Our Military.

Lauren Vargas, Community Relations Manger at AAFES, is based in Dallas, Texas. She is a well known public relations blogger and speaker who has developed an expertise in integrating social media tools into marketing and business strategy.

(Photos courtesy of scripsi_scriptum)

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Military Chronicles - Honoring the Lives of our Heroes

We're pleased to announce our partnership with PlaceAndTime.com. The launch of their Military Chronicle Program extends the good work done by the Washington Post Faces of the Fallen.

The goals of our partnership are twofold:

1. To invite and encourage those who knew these fallen heroes to create a "Place and Time" chronicle of their lives for the world to see so there's an enduring record of how they lived - not just how they died.

2. To encourage the military service members' family, friends and community to create on-going chronicles of loved ones and home town activities in support of these men and women serving their country.

Be sure to stop by and create a chronicle of your own today.

Cindy and Mike, of Place And Time, will be at Blog World Expo and the Milblogging Conference this weekend in Las Vegas so be sure to give them a warm welcome when you see them.

Big thanks to Liz Strauss, of Successful Blog, who faciliated this partnership.

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Veterans Day Teacher Guide

The 2008 Veterans Day teacher resource guide is now available. The guide includes information on the history and meaning of Veterans Day, youth volunteer opportunities, facts and figures, and a classroom activity guide. There’s even a coloring book, maze and word scramble game for kids. The guide, along with a Veterans Day poster, is being distributed on CD–ROM to principals at 118,000 schools nationwide. To view or download your own copy of the guide, visit the Resources section of the Veterans Day Web site at http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/index.asp.

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Quote of the Day

"We have enjoyed so much freedom for so long that we are perhaps in danger of forgetting how much blood it cost to establish the Bill of Rights." - Felix Frankfurter

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

"As Federal civil servants supporting the Department of Defense, we have a special obligation to understand and appreciate the U.S. Constitution and the role we each play in providing 'for the common defense'. Observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is one way for each of us to take some time to reflect upon our civic duties, rights and obligations, through a renewed appreciation of this document that so eloquently expresses our firm belief in and commitment to liberty, freedom, and justice." - Patricia S. Bradshaw Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Civilian Personnel Policy)

September 17 has been designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Specifically, Congressional Appropriations Bill H.R. 4818, P.L. 108-447, requires Federal agencies to provide new employees with educational and training materials on the U.S. Constitution as part of the new employee orientation materials; and provide all Federal agency employees educational and training materials on the Constitution on September 17th.

You can learn more about Constitution Day and the Constitution at the Department of Defense's Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Website

Austin Honored for Troop Support

Culture of Troop Support Earns Top Award for Texas Capital

By Sara Moore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2008 – The Defense Department is recognizing the city of Austin, Texas, as being one of the most supportive employers of reserve-component servicemembers in the nation.

Austin is one of 15 employers selected to receive the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The city earned the award through its many support activities for employees who serve in the National Guard or reserve.

The city has policies in place that provide differential pay to activated employees for up to 15 months as well as 15 days of paid military leave annually for military training. The city trains all leaders and supervisors on the legal requirements to support employees in the National Guard and Reserve, and recently created a position that is dedicated to ensuring servicemembers are processed back into the employment sector upon return from deployment.

While employees are activated or deployed, supervisors and co-workers stay in touch with them, and the city hosts “send off” and “welcome home” ceremonies. Supervisors also help the families of deployed employees with home and vehicle maintenance and other projects.

In 2007, the city contracted with several organizations to provide families services such as psychological and emotional counseling, assistance with finance management, and referrals to support groups and the city’s employee assistance program.

Lek Mateo, a Public Works Department supervisor for Austin and first sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard, nominated the city for the Freedom Award because of the exceptional support he and other employees have received, he said. Mateo was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, and said during his deployment his co-workers sent his unit care packages and school supplies for the Iraqi children, and his supervisors assured him his job would be waiting for him when he got back.

“I can't say enough about the city of Austin other than this is a wonderful city to work for, and I am thankful for having great bosses and co-workers who really support me and allow me to perform my military duties,” he said.

Mateo praised the city for giving employees ample time to attend military training and for recruiting military veterans from nearby installations. The city held an event during Veterans Day to recognize all the veterans in the city work force and asked them to participate in a parade to recognize their service, he said.

“The city is a fantastic organization to work for in that they openly support their employees that serve in the National Guard or reserves and also recognize the employees that are veterans,” he said. “Without our family and employer support, we as citizen-soldiers could not do our military duties.”

The city of Austin will receive the Freedom Award along with 14 other companies in a ceremony Sept. 18 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center here. The Freedom Award was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to recognize exceptional support from the employer community.

Quote of the Day

"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country." - Calvin Coolidge

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Pictures from Iraq & Iraqi Writers Wanted

Sam Deskin at samdeskin@gmail.com is an editor looking for pictures and writers from Iraq. by 12:00 PM PACIFIC - September 18.

"We are working on a pictorial from Iraq. We are looking for images that tell a story.

Before and after pictures of the same location (before and after US liberation), a day in the life. Please add a caption with the images you send so we know when, where, etc.

If you are or know any Iraqis - in Iraq - who would like an outlet to let us know how things are in their neck of the woods, that would be an added bonus!"

eMail Our Military isn't affiliated with this editor we're just helping to spread the word.

eMOM's Latest News and Updates

Good Afternoon!

We've got about a month to go before we kick off eMOM's annual Holiday Love™ campaign so be sure to start buying your holiday cards and drafting those fantastic holiday letters our troops love so much. You won't believe what a morale boost your holiday cards and letters can be.

Last year in addition to holiday cards and letters we shipped care packages to our troops. We had such a great time shopping for all the goodies that went into them and even more fun putting the care packages together. We'd really love for you to be a part of our Holiday Love™ project this year. As we get closer to the launch date, we'll give you all the details on how you can participate. There are several levels of participation and something for everyone to get involved in.

You can see some of the photos from last year's Holiday Love™ project on our flickr photo account.

Supporting Our Troops - Getting Involved

If you're looking for some ways to get involved in supporting our troops right now, eMOM can help you get started today. We have some fun and easy projects listed on our Project Page from sharing flyers to creating podcast promos. There's something for everyone of all ages. You can also write a blog post about eMOM, add us to your blogroll or even connect with us across internet on the social networks that you use. Of course, the best way to support our troops is to register and request a to correspond with a military service member one-on-one.

Featured On

From time to time we're fortunate to get honorable mentions on other people's websites or blogs. Other times, we're featured on company sites about the work we do using new media.

This week eMail Our Military has been featured on the Remarkable Parents website in their article titled "eMail Our Military On Twitter - Twitter For A Social Cause". We hope you'll stop by, show your support and thanks for them featuring us and leave you comments on the article.

Military Chronicles - A New Partnership

We're pleased to announce our partnership with PlaceAndTime.com. The launch of their Military Chronical Program extends the good work done by the Washington Post Faces of the Fallen.

The goals of our partnership are twofold:

1) To invite and encourage those who knew these fallen heroes to create a "Place and Time" chronicle of their lives for the world to see so there's an enduring record of how they lived - not just how they died.

2) To encourage the military service members' family, friends and community to create on-going chronicles of loved ones and home town activities in support of these men and women serving their country.

Be sure to stop by and create a chronicle of your own today.

Milblogging in Las Vegas

Are you attending the Milblogging conference this year at the Blog World Expo in Las Vegas? If so, leave us a comment. We'll be represented at Blog World Expo and the Milblogging conference this year by our partners at Place and Time (PlaceandTime.com). We'll also have a guest blogger at the conference snapping photos and bringing us all the latest so stay tuned.

Interested in Becoming an eMOM Intern?

We're looking for a Public Relations / New Media Intern to assist in providing support in media relations both new and traditional, including social media, online, radio, newsprint, television and all other promotions. For more information visit: Public Relations / New Media Intern Needed

Sites We Recommend

At eMail Our Military we're always looking for creative and innovative ways to support our troops. When we team up with new organizations or partner with a new companies to support our troops we'll list those affiliates on our side bar under Affiliates.

Additionally, we'll add sites we recommend you check out and list those on our sidebar as well under Sites We Recommend.

Please take a moment and visit our affiliates and the sites we recommend. They support our troops and are friends of eMail Our Military so stop by and tell them you heard about them from eMail Our Military. They'll be glad you did.

Great Things on the Horizon

We have plenty more great things on the horizon for you here at eMail Our Military. We have a few more announcements to make about different ways you can help us support our troops. We promise you won't be disappointed so take a moment and add us to your feedreader or subscribe to our blog's RSS feeds today. You won't want to miss a minute!

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eMail Our Military is a charitable organization supporting our troops through morale boosting email, cards, letters and care packages. Troop supporters can take part in a number of support projects ranging from eMailing a service member one-on-one to general year round support projects.

eMail Our Military was created in 2001 as a response to the DoD's cancellation of the "Any Service Member" and "Operation Dear Abby" mail programs. As a safe alternative, eMOM picked up where these programs left off.

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