A German-American Friendship Bracelet

• 30.11.2009 news and stories around Landstuhl Hospital

  Military academy cadets from Boardman share experiences
  Youngstown Vindicator - Youngstown,OH,USA
  ... at the Youngstown Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, is on active duty stationed at the Army's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. ...
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:27pm EST
  by Willie

• 29.11.2009 news and stories around Landstuhl Hospital

  Celeb Holiday Visits Boost Troop Morale
  Tonic - Palo Alto,CA,USA
  ...According to UK's Daily Mail, the soccer star, along with members of the LA Galaxy, visited US troops at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in West ...
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 30, 2009, 3:26pm EST
  by Willie

• Army Reports Possible Increase in Suicides for October

  Army Reports Possible Increase in Suicides for October
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Samantha L. Quigley
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2009 - The Army is investigating 16 potential [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:11pm EST
  by Willie

• Face of Defense: Guardsmen Bring Experience to Iraq

  Face of Defense: Guardsmen Bring Experience to Iraq
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2009 [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:33am EST
  by Willie

• Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops

  Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:43:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Fred W. Baker III
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 - Lawrence Minnis never met a dog he didn't' [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:31am EST
  by Willie

• Federal Officials Pledge Support for Hiring Veterans

  Federal Officials Pledge Support for Hiring Veterans
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:53:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Gerry J. Gilmore
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - Senior federal officials today pledged their support [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:10am EST
  by Willie

• 28.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  American Valor series: Soldier braves inferno
  Columbia Daily Herald - Columbia,TN,USA
  ...He doesn't remember much about the next few days, not the medevac helicopter ride or the transport to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, ...
  Skelton and McKeon Offer Thanks to Those Who Help' [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 9:13am EST
  by Willie

• Face of Defense: Officer Works to Walk Again

  Face of Defense: Officer Works to Walk Again
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:47:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Heather Graham
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16, 2009 - Five months ago, Army [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:14am EST
  by Willie

• Vietnam, Iraq Vets Recall War Experiences

  Vietnam, Iraq Vets Recall War Experiences
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:44:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - Generations of American servicemembers braved and survived the din, destruction and uncertainty of [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:09am EST
  by Willie

• VA Initiative Aims to Improve Veteran Health Care

  VA Initiative Aims to Improve Veteran Health Care
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0600
  
  
  By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2009 - Officials with the nation's two largest electronic medical records systems announced [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 28, 2009, 12:07am EST
  by Willie

• We are support the German Army, too

  
  Ulrike Wheeler (photo by Willie)
  
  
  Ulrike Wheeler our Angel from Berlin organizes our Christmas campaign "Season`s Greetings for the German troops in Afghanistan ". We all are proud that we can do this. It means a lot for us, to support our German soldiers in this [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 2:06pm EST
  by Willie

• December 2009 Troop NEWS

  Talking With Heroes (written by Bob Calvert)TalkingWithHeroes Home to see the latest news What's New Hello , Thank you for being a Talking WithHeroes friend.
  
  December Thank You For Your Service Now LIVE
  The December issue of www.thankyouforyourservice.us is now LIVE. There are many stories [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:43pm EST
  by Willie

• 27.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC

  Military officials to stand by women's testing guidelines
  Stars and Stripes - Washington,DC,USA
  ...Charles Tujo, head of radiology at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, said the hospital will uphold the long-standing position of the American Cancer ...
  
  NHRA USO tour promises to 'give thanks' to [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:40pm EST
  by Willie

• Army Joins With Mental Health Institute to Study Suicides

  Army Joins With Mental Health Institute to Study Suicides
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Christen N. McCluney
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2009 - The Army is [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 4:43pm EST
  by Willie

• Happy Thanksgiving Heroes and Heroines!

  
  Photo by Willie
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 4:29pm EST
  by Willie

• 25.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Award-Winning Actor Gary Sinise and His Band, the Lt. Dan Band, to ...
  Earthtimes (press release) - London,UK
  ... at three major bases, making a special trip to visit wounded warriors in Germany at the USO Warrior Center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC). ...
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 4:25pm EST
  by Willie

• Labor of love

  
  Senior leaders prepare meals for Fisher House guestsNovember 25, 2009
  By Spc. Amanda Rigdon, 21st TSC Public Affairs
  
  KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The delectable aroma of their hard work – a labor of love – wafted across Landstuhl as volunteers helped to craft nutritious home-cooked meals for 15 [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 4:16pm EST
  by Willie

• 26.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Injured Firestone soldier returns home from Iraq, to cheers
  Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
  ...Despite immediate treatment for his head wound at Balad Air Base in Iraq and follow-up medical treatments at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany ...
  
  Giving thanks after a Bronze Star
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:12pm EST
  by Willie

• Vice President Opens Home to Recovering Troops

  Vice President Opens Home to Recovering Troops
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:00 -0600
  
  
  
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2009 - As Army Sgt. First Class John Wright lay in a hospital room after being wounded in Afghanistan this [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 11:42am EST
  by Willie

• Health Care Gains Recognition as Bridge to Stability

  Health Care Gains Recognition as Bridge to Stability
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0600
  
  
  By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2009 - A theory gaining momentum among counterinsurgency and military medical experts is that the health of a [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 2:21pm EST
  by Willie

• 23.11.2009 news and stories around Soldiers Angels

  Broomfield woman, father aim to spread holiday cheer to troops
  Broomfield Enterprise
  ...Hoyle, working with Soldiers Angels, is collecting holiday stockings for troops serving overseas and wounded soldiers on the home front. ...
  
  
  Depot batteries donated to troops
  Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:42pm EST
  by Willie

• 16.11.2009 news and stories around Soldiers Angels

  
  Fix Auto CSI Winners Donate to Soldiers' Angels
  Collision Week (subscription)
  ...The honor includes the privilege of donating $11.358.30 to their designated charity, Soldiers' Angels, a volunteer non-profit committed to providing support ...
  
  
  Motorcade For Fallen Soldier Arrived In Ferndale
  KGMI
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:39pm EST
  by Willie

• 09.11.2009 news and stories around Soldiers Angels

  November is Military Family Appreciation Month and Veterans Day ...
  Examiner.com - USA
  Soldier's Angels is an organization dedicated to providing assistance, friendship, and support of troops. Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) ...
  
  How to Help the Shell-Shocked
  Daily Beast - New York,NY,USA[...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:35pm EST
  by Willie

• 02.11.2009 news around Soldiers Angels

  Group collects gowns for troops wives
  Gadsden Times - Gadsden,AL,USA
  ...By DEBRA BRAGGS Press-Register The native Mobilian and Baton Rouge, La., resident is a member of Soldiers' Angels, a national group of volunteers who offer ...
  
  
  Penny collection makes 'cents' in effort to' [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:33pm EST
  by Willie

• 26.10.2009 news around Soldiers Angels

  Soldiers' Angels declare Monday “Annual Day of the Deployed”
  Mid-Hudson News
  PORT JERVIS – The national organization Soldiers' Angels has a local chapter in Port Jervis and the team leader wants Monday declared Annual Day of the ...
  
  
  Girl Scouts provide gifts for [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:31pm EST
  by Willie

• Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Begins Second Career

  Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Begins Second Career
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:34:00 -0600
  
  
  By Alison Kohler Special to American Forces Press Service
  FORT RILEY, Kan., Nov. 24, 2009 - A former soldier who spent about 16 months in the warrior transition [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 24, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  by Willie

• 23.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Political Scene: Stimulus funds helped spur growth pattern in RI
  Providence Journal - Providence,RI,USA
  ... who is a nurse anesthetist assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, where seriously wounded soldiers are sent for treatment. ...
  
  Plenty of opportunities to lend a hand [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:54pm EST
  by Willie

• 21.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Nine hurt as military plane makes emergency landing in Mali
  Stars and Stripes - Washington,DC,USA
  ...All personnel received medical treatment at a facility in the Mali capital of Bamako and were awaiting transport to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in ... [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:53pm EST
  by Willie

• 20.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Expect to Expect the Unexpected
  Systems
  ...Higher echelon care centers are located at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and in some cases US hospitals. The CASF mission was also something ... [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:52pm EST
  by Willie

• 19.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Hunt for Heroes: SSG Jay D. Howton, US Army National Guard
  San Angelo Standard-Times
  ...The plans were changed and I ended up being medivac'd to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. To make this long portion of the story shorter, ...
  
  
  Rocket injures' [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:51pm EST
  by Willie

• 17.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  From Combat to Landstuhl...
  Earthtimes (press release)
  ... flight from Iraq or Afghanistan to Ramstein Air Force Base, where he or she is then transported to nearby Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC). ... [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:51pm EST
  by Willie

• 14.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Landstuhl staff busy as Afghan fight intensifies
  Stars and Stripes
  ...Soldiers, airmen and Navy medical personnel unload wounded inbound troops from Afghanistan last week at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. ...
  
  
  Soldiers earn $6000 for spotless barracks
  United States Army (press release)
  ...Sheldon Griffin [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:49pm EST
  by Willie

• 'Real Warrior' Helps Others Get Help

  'Real Warrior' Helps Others Get Help
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Jim Garamone
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009 - Sheri Hall could tell something was wrong with her [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:03am EST
  by Willie

• VA Recognizes Agent Orange Link to More Diseases

  
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  VA Recognizes Agent Orange Link to More Diseases By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 - An independent study by the [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:01am EST
  by Willie

• Soldiers Aid Unique School in Iraq

  Soldiers Aid Unique School in Iraq
  Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Army Spc. Stephanie Cassinos
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2009 - Soldiers [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 22, 2009, 12:54pm EST
  by Willie

• Face of Defense: Weekend Musician Fulfills Duty in Desert

  Face of Defense: Weekend Musician Fulfills Duty in Desert
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:33:00 -0500
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Oct. 30, [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:37pm EST
  by Willie

• Symposium Draws Top Medical Professionals

  Symposium Draws Top Medical Professionals
  Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Fred W. Baker III
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - The conference room was filled with doctors, nurses, [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 20, 2009, 3:33pm EST
  by Willie

• Casey Pledges Progress on Mental Health Resources

  Casey Pledges More Progress on Mental Health Resources
  Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - The Army has worked hard on developing programs to maintain [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 19, 2009, 2:55pm EST
  by Willie

• Brain Injury Research Warrants Urgency, Mullen Says

  Brain Injury Research Warrants Urgency, Mullen Says
  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:42:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By John J. Kruzel
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009 - Traumatic brain injury, one of the signature [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:55pm EST
  by Willie

• Chairman Calls for Better Mental Health Programs

  Chairman Calls for Better Mental Health Programs
  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Jim Garamone
  American Forces Press Service
  NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 4, 2009 - The military's top officer today urged mental [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:53pm EST
  by Willie

• Medic Hopes Her Stress Story Can Help Others

  Medic Hopes Her Stress Story Can Help Others
  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Jim Garamone
  American Forces Press Service
  NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 4, 2009 - Army Staff Sgt. Megan Krause's words [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Willie

• Center Assesses Psychological Trauma Treatments

  Center Assesses Psychological Trauma Treatments
  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Jim Garamone
  American Forces Press Service
  NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 4, 2009 - Treatment for servicemembers suffering from psychological trauma really is [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:59pm EST
  by Willie

• Shinseki Outlines Plan to End Veteran Homelessness

  Shinseki Outlines Plan to End Veteran Homelessness
  Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2009 - The secretary of [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 14, 2009, 12:57pm EST
  by Willie

• 12.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  Wounded RC soldier, Branden Stackenwalt, moved to Minneapolis
  Rapid City Journal
  ....He was flown first to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany where he underwent seven days of treatment, including surgery, then to Walter Reed Army ...
  
  
  Two soldiers hurt in highway accident
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Willie

• Mental Health Pros Meet to Consider Treatments

  Mental Health Pros Meet to Consider Treatments
  Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:37:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Jim Garamone
  American Forces Press Service
  NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 3, 2009 - Improving mental health care for servicemembers and [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 13, 2009, 12:56pm EST
  by Willie

• 13.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC

  DAR Project Patriot Day is Saturday
  The Banner-Graphic
  ...In the spring of 2005, a new project was undertaken: the support of the wounded active duty military personnel at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, ... [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:04am EST
  by Willie

• 21.11.2009 news and stories around LRMC, Germany

  VA Official Celebrates 'Alive Day' With Crew
  Systems
  Duckworth received treatment in Baghdad and later Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany to stabilize her condition. She woke up eight days later at ...
  
  
  Military doctor still tending to veterans as parade marshal
  Arizona [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by Willie

• VA Official Celebrates 'Alive Day' With Crew

  Wounded Warrior Diaries: VA Official Celebrates 'Alive Day' With Crew
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  VA Official Celebrates 'Alive Day' With Crew By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
  Special to American Forces Press Service
  [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:16pm EST
  by Willie

• Soldiers Work to Sway Afghan Youth From Violence

  Soldiers Work to Sway Afghan Youth From Violence
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0600

  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  

  By Army Pfc. Beth Raney
  Special to American Forces Press Service

  KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2009 - Task Force Lethal civil affairs [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:23pm EST
  by Willie

• VA to Outline Plans to End Veteran Homelessness

  VA to Outline Plans to End Veteran Homelessness
  Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0600
  
  h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;}
  
  By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
  American Forces Press Service
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - Veterans Affairs [...]
  Share | Rate | Archive

  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:55pm EST
  by Willie