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  3/15/09 Golden Knights’ Day Job Flies By CBS News
CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier recounts her tandem jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights parachute team to help commemorate the team’s 50th anniversary. The team has jumped with personalities including actor Bill Murray, golf professional Tiger Woods and former president George Bush, Sr., who plans on jumping again for his 85th birthday.
Vanguard High School students attended the U.S. Army and NHRA Youth and Education Services program at the Gainesville, FL racetrack on March 13th. Vanguard High School was among 40 other North-Florida schools and education institutions that received career and goal-setting advice from U.S. Army Top Fuel Driver Tony Schumacher and other crew members.
  3/6/09 No, They Don't Flambé With a Flamethrower Washington Post
The Washington Post featured a story on the 34th Annual Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee that focused on the interesting career of Army food service specialists.  The article provides details on the two-week competition and the different culinary events that took place.  Several competing Soldiers discussed the training and dedication it takes to be a food service specialist and how
  3/4/09 Citizen Spotlight: Staff Sergeant LaQuan Daniel The Richmond and Hampton Roads Voice Newspapers
Staff Sergeant LaQuan Daniel, a canine security officer, is profiled for his work training fellow Soldiers and dogs at the 2009 presidential inauguration.
  3/1/09 Older Soldiers Find a Niche in New Army Miami Herald
A local Miami appraiser has decided to join the Army at age 40 because of the stability it will provide his family.
U.S. Army Top-Fuel driver Tony Schumacher recaps his record-breaking 2008 championship season and plans for 2009. A new crew chief brings forth new challenges and opportunities as the Sarge continues to race and win for the Soldiers.
  2/10/09 Former Parker resident in Army commercial Parker Pioneer
Former Parker resident in Army commercial Source - Parker Pioneer
Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley was interviewed for an article about current Army career opportunities and the recruiting climate.
  1/18/09 ‘Just another mission’ USA Today
Video of Army dog handlers featuring interviews with Staff Sgt. Ryan Bellerby and Staff Sgt. Daniel Konrardy discussing their training in preparation for the inauguration security mission as well as the preference of the Secret Service for using Army canines.
  1/15/09 Army Offers Health Tuition WashingtonTimes.com
Lieutenant Colonel Karrie Fristoe, Commander of the 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion, wrote an editorial piece to the Washington Times, sharing insights about her rewarding and challenging job in Army Medicine. She also shared information about the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which is available to medical, dental and veterinary students. The scholarship provides ful
Army NASCAR driver, Ryan Newman and his crew participated in a ‘greening’ at Fort Bragg in which driver and crew had the opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to be an Army Strong Soldier.
  9/1/08 Society Attends U.S. Army Dental Advisory Board Meeting District of Columbia Dental Society
Howard University College of Dentistry Dean Leo Rouse and DC Dental Society executive director C. Jay Brown attended the first Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Advisory Board meeting. The mission of the advisory board is to unite the U.S. Army Dental Corps and the U.S. Army Medical Corps with the dental and medical college communities inorder to inform them of opportunities within Army Medicine.
  8/31/08 Mission Rejuvenates Lives Honolulu Star Bulletin
U.S. Army surgeons went on a "Sight, Sound and Smile" humanitarian mission to Borga, Bangladesh where they performed operations 50 adults and children, correcting cleft lip and palate deformities, ear diseases and cataracts.      
  8/9/08 Sight, Sound and Smile: Two Doctors on a Mission KGMB-TV, CBS News – Channel 9 Honolulu
With the help of two other surgeons, Drs. Chris Klem and Ben Cable will be traveling to Bangladesh to repair cataracts, restore hearing and fix cleft lips and palates. The U.S. Army humanitarian mission is called "Sight, Sound and Smile.” "This is really one of the most gratifying things that I do as a physician, helping people that otherwise wouldn't get helped," said Dr. Kle
  7/21/08 Where She Belongs ADVANCE for Nurses
Look into the life of Captain Pauline Potter, BSN, RN, and you will see she has had quite the experience with Army Medicine. Captain Potter had an important role on the Deployed Combat Casualty Research Team working in the emergency dept. "We had people looking at things like fatigue, sleep hygiene, infection rates and burn management," Potter said. "We also looked at soldier wellne
The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) now comes with a new $20,000 signing bonus. The HPSP program pays for tuition, books and other school fees, and includes a monthly stipend for living expenses for medical and dental students who enlist in the military. In exchange, students will complete a military residency and serve four years in their chosen branch of the military.
  6/7/08 20 Questions: Otha Myles, MD [Infectious Disease] Student Doctor Network
Dr. Otha Myles, Deputy Chief of Epidemiology and Threat Assessment at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s United States Military HIV Research Program in Rockville, Maryland, spoke with Ellie Moradi with the Student Dental Network about his experience being an Army physician.
  6/1/08 The Surprising Reality of Military Medical Scholarships University of Maryland School of Medicine
Overview of the benefits of the U.S. Army F. Edward Hebert Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) as well as highlighting HPSP recipient Sara Michael, MSII. “There’s not much difference in my day-to-day life as an HPSP student compared to my peers. I actually had a ton of fun at Officer Training and I made some really good friends. The Army experience has given me a better sense
Col. Carolyn Jolitz, chief nurse of recruiting command, has been with the Army Nurse Corps for 24 years.  "I've had the opportunity to be in charge of the Army nursing department and to oversee the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs and now this position," said Jolitz. "Now I'm the chief nurse of recruiting command and I have an impact on the nurses coming into the
The U.S. Army honored Nathan Lund, a University of Minnesota fourth-year dental student with the Soldier’s Medal for his acts of bravery and courage in helping the victims of the 35W bridge collapse. Lund is attending the University of Minnesota on the Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP).
  5/2/08 U Student Wins Medal for Bravery University of Minnesota News
The U.S. Army honored University of Minnesota fourth-year dental student Nate Lund with the Soldier’s Medal for his bravery in helping victims of the 35W bridge collapse.
  5/1/08 Army Honors Dental Student’s Heroism After Bridge Collapse American Dental Association News
On May 1, 2008, University of Minnesota dental student Nathan Lund received an Army Soldier's Medal for heroism, an honor by award of the president of the United States and rare in context, for his bravery in assisting the victims of the Mississippi River Interstate 35-W bridge collapse. His actions were cited as "keeping with the finest traditions of military service." 
  5/1/08 Nathan Lund Recounts August 2007 Events American Dental Association News
Nathan Lund, a University of Minnesota fourth-year dental student, was honored by the U.S. Army with the Soldier’s Medal for providing care to victims of the 35W bridge collapse. Nathan Lund is currently attending the University on the Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program.
  5/1/08 Student Receives Army Award for 35W Collapse Response Minnesota Public Radio
The U.S. Army honored 2nd Lt. Nathan Lund with the Soldier’s Medal for helping victims of the 35W bridge collapse. Lund is a recipient of the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) at the University of Minnesota.
Medical student Sara Michael shares the unique experiences she has had as result of being part of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). The daughter of Army physicians and the sister and cousin of several soldiers, Michael wanted to give back to those in the military. As an HPSP scholar, she recieves full paid tuition to medical school, including any fees f

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