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The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, has a program to sponsor a Yahrzeit for any fallen Jewish comrade who has died in Iraq or Afghanistan. In order to facilitate this process they need the permission of the surviving family. If you or anyone you know can provide the contact information of surviving families of, Army SGT Michael B. Shackelford […]
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This tidbit isn’t specifically related to Judaism, but it is a unique job opportunity to work with chaplains for those that don’t have specific religious training. RPs aren’t assigned to a specific faith group, but working side by side with any chaplain will improve your chances of having your own religious needs met. Story by Lance Cpl. Steven R. Cushman […]
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Vicki Cody, wife of GEN Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, has written a guide called Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents’ Guide. Vicki is also the mother of two Apache helicopter pilots with the 101st Airborne Division. Mrs. Cody turns her own 30-year experience as the wife and mother of Soldiers into advice and consolation for other […]
Read moreCheryl Waldman, the JWV National Programs Coordinator wanted to make sure we all know about the JWV and what they have to offer. Here’s what she sent me: The Jewish War Veterans of the USA welcomes all who are currently serving to apply for membership in the oldest veterans, organization in the country. JWV is dedicated to America’s veterans, and […]
Read moreReturning from work one day, my wife wanted to tell me about one of her customers. He shops at the jewelry store she works at, coming in a couple of times a month. Way led to way and it came out that her husband was a Marine, and Jewish. Apparently this man had never met a Jew before, let alone […]
Read moreNo Time for Torah Study? Now You Can Multi-Task Your Torah Study Time Imagine that! You can listen to a Torah discussion, print the Torah portion, and surf a variety of outstanding Jewish learning sites all at the same time. You can even learn to chant the torah portion – FREE! Are you deployed and miss accessing your Synagogue library […]
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Sometimes it’s great to be in the military (or be a dependent)! About.com recently published an article about the Armed Forces Vacation Club, a little known military benefit. Through the AFVC, military members (including active and inactive members of the Guard and Reserve), retired members, military family members, and 100% disabled veterans can rent luxury condos at locations around the […]
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