Length of US wars challenges nation

By Elaine Wilson American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 – The duration of today’s conflicts poses a greater challenge to the nation and its military than the magnitude of the wars, the deputy defense secretary told an audience of American high school students here today.

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Father of slain soldier proud of son’s service to his country

By Army Maj. Gen

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Drill Instructor enjoys flyfishing when not training Marines

By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rebecca A.

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DoD reports 10% spike in sexual assault cases

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 16, 2010 – Reports of sexual assault involving servicemembers rose by 11 percent in fiscal 2009, a senior Defense Department official said yesterday.

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US looks beyond Iraq and Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2010 – While the United States draws down in Iraq and builds up in Afghanistan, “we must not lose sight of our other challenges” in the Middle East, the commander of U.S.

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US Commander says success in Afghanistan is achievable

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2010 – Though considerable challenges remain in Afghanistan, success there is achievable and important, the commander of U.S.

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3rd Annual Ultimate Family Expo at Ritacco Center this weekend

The third annual  Ultimate Family Expo will provide your kids with a day filled with fabulous kid-friendly entertainment. Fantastic acts will perform throughout the day and you definitely won’t want to miss a single one

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3rd Annual Ultimate Family Expo at Ritacco Center this weekend

Jackson firefighters respond to fire alarm at Cablevision office

MARCH 5, 2010- At 09:31 hours Jackson Fire District 3, Sta. 55 firefighters was dispatched to a fire alarm at Cablevision’s Jackson offices located at 800 Brewers Bridge Rd. The alarm was quickly upgraded to a second alarm after firefighters were told there was a smoke inside the building that houses computer and technical equipment for the Company.

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Jackson’s Station 55 responds to brush fire near Woodlane Park

MARCH 8, 2010- Jackson Fire District 3, Sta 55 firefighters responded to a brush fire reported to 9-1-1 at 1:46pm today behind Woodlane park off Forest Dr in the Brookwood 4 development. Firefighters had a hard time getting to the site with brush trucks because it was a wet area between Jackson and Howell boarders under the JCP&L power lines. Chief Ken Byrnes was the Incident Commander and was assisted by Freewood Acres, Southard Fire Departments and NJ State Forest Fire to contain the blaze

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Mr. Scott the Music Man to perform this weekend at the Manchester Public Library

Jackson, NJ – I just want to take a moment here to let Jackson residents know that my good friend Mr. Scott the Music Man will be performing this weekend at the Manchester Public Library, not too far from our town.   It’s a great way to get the kids up and shake  their sillies out.  His performance is action packed and animated, some might say a bit crazy.   Mr.

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