Archive for the 'US Military Home/Abroad' Category

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

November 29, 2007

What It’s About:
(From the website mission statement):  The mission of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is to ensure the enactment of policies that properly provide for our Troops & Veterans, keep our military strong, and guarantee our national security for the purpose of a stronger America. We uniquely empower Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans [...]

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

November 28, 2007

What It’s About:
(From the Official Website): The Walter Reed Health Care System provides comprehensive health care for more than 150,000 soldiers, other service members, family members and retirees in the National Capital Area. Its hub is Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the clinical center of gravity of American military medicine.
How Henry Helps:
Henry visits Walter Reed [...]

The USO (United Services Organizations)

November 28, 2007

What It’s About:
(From the official website): The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The original intent of Congress — and enduring style of USO delivery — is to represent the American people by extending [...]