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Dear Friends,
Sorry I haven't been active on line. I have had some family things going on.My mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer 5 months ago. She lost her battle with cancer 3 weeks. So have been concentrating on family.Will return when time allows.God bless you all. xoxo
Sorry I haven't been active on line. I have had some family things going on.My mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer 5 months ago. She lost her battle with cancer 3 weeks. So have been concentrating on family.Will return when time allows.God bless you all. xoxo
SOLDIER’S HEART ANNOUNCES THE WOMEN AND WAR PROJECT
Posted February 20, 2011 by InternationalTroopSupport in Military Tribute Sites
SOLDIER’S HEART ANNOUNCES
THE WOMEN AND WAR PROJECT
Two Exciting New Groups!
In response to the unique needs of women veterans and female family members, Soldier’s Heart’s Co-Director, Kate Dahlstedt, is now offering two 12 week teleconference groups beginning with the Winter groups in Jan, 2011. There will be new groups forming every season. Group members will call-in from around the country to a conference line and “meet” virtually for an hour and a half. Each group will be limited to 8 participants and will be free of charge, although donations are suggested. The groups will consist of exercises designed to facilitate personal exploration, sharing and growth utilizing an expanded Soldier’s Heart model of healing.
WOMEN VETERANS:
Being a woman in the armed forces has its own inherent challenges and trials. These are often ignored or denied by the community at large, leaving our female veterans isolated as they struggle to reshape their lives once they are home. This group is for any woman who has served or is serving in the military and would like a safe, supportive space to speak her truth about her military experience and reintegration and gain sensitive, heartfelt guidance.
Tuesday evenings: 4:30 – 6 EST
WOMEN FAMILY MEMBERS:
For every military serviceperson, whether presently serving or having served in the past, there are family and friends who must deal every day with the lasting effects of the military experience. They know all too well the difficulty of re-integration and the invisible wounds of war. This group is for wives/significant others, mothers, sisters, and daughters of military personnel and veterans who need sensitive guidance and understanding to help them support their military loved ones.
Thursday evenings: 4:30 – 6 EST
For more information or to register, contact Kate at kate@soldiersheart.net
THE WOMEN AND WAR PROJECT
Two Exciting New Groups!
In response to the unique needs of women veterans and female family members, Soldier’s Heart’s Co-Director, Kate Dahlstedt, is now offering two 12 week teleconference groups beginning with the Winter groups in Jan, 2011. There will be new groups forming every season. Group members will call-in from around the country to a conference line and “meet” virtually for an hour and a half. Each group will be limited to 8 participants and will be free of charge, although donations are suggested. The groups will consist of exercises designed to facilitate personal exploration, sharing and growth utilizing an expanded Soldier’s Heart model of healing.
WOMEN VETERANS:
Being a woman in the armed forces has its own inherent challenges and trials. These are often ignored or denied by the community at large, leaving our female veterans isolated as they struggle to reshape their lives once they are home. This group is for any woman who has served or is serving in the military and would like a safe, supportive space to speak her truth about her military experience and reintegration and gain sensitive, heartfelt guidance.
Tuesday evenings: 4:30 – 6 EST
WOMEN FAMILY MEMBERS:
For every military serviceperson, whether presently serving or having served in the past, there are family and friends who must deal every day with the lasting effects of the military experience. They know all too well the difficulty of re-integration and the invisible wounds of war. This group is for wives/significant others, mothers, sisters, and daughters of military personnel and veterans who need sensitive guidance and understanding to help them support their military loved ones.
Thursday evenings: 4:30 – 6 EST
For more information or to register, contact Kate at kate@soldiersheart.net
Families United is now Military Families United
Posted February 20, 2011 by InternationalTroopSupport in Military Websites
Supporters,
Families United has some big news to share with you. As the organization, which was founded five years ago by military families, moves into another year of service, the board of directors decided to make some improvements:
A New Name and a New Look
Families United is now Military Families United. It may seem like a small change, but it has a big meaning. The new name better represents our organization to the general public, and it sends a strong message: America's military families are standing together to meet the challenges we face.
An Expanded Advocacy Role
We military families have a powerful voice, and Military Families United wants to ensure that those in power are always listening. You deserve to be heard on Capitol Hill, so we are strengthening our advocacy efforts to engage Members of Congress, the Administration, and the general public in constructive dialogue about our brave men and women in uniform and their families.
More Opportunities to Get Involved
We believe that the biggest asset America's military families have is our relationships with each other. Military Families United will continue to help build these connections by continuing our series of unique programs and by providing new opportunities for you to be involved in our mission.
For more information about these exciting changes, please see the full announcement on our website. We will be in touch with more information soon. Until then, please connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
Sincerely,
Robert Jackson
Executive Director
Families United has some big news to share with you. As the organization, which was founded five years ago by military families, moves into another year of service, the board of directors decided to make some improvements:
A New Name and a New Look
Families United is now Military Families United. It may seem like a small change, but it has a big meaning. The new name better represents our organization to the general public, and it sends a strong message: America's military families are standing together to meet the challenges we face.
An Expanded Advocacy Role
We military families have a powerful voice, and Military Families United wants to ensure that those in power are always listening. You deserve to be heard on Capitol Hill, so we are strengthening our advocacy efforts to engage Members of Congress, the Administration, and the general public in constructive dialogue about our brave men and women in uniform and their families.
More Opportunities to Get Involved
We believe that the biggest asset America's military families have is our relationships with each other. Military Families United will continue to help build these connections by continuing our series of unique programs and by providing new opportunities for you to be involved in our mission.
For more information about these exciting changes, please see the full announcement on our website. We will be in touch with more information soon. Until then, please connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
Sincerely,
Robert Jackson
Executive Director
Soldier’s Heart Veteran Return Retreat
Posted February 20, 2011 by InternationalTroopSupport in Military
www.soldiersheart.net
Led by Dr. Edward Tick and Kate Dahlstedt
March 24-27, 2011
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center – Pittsburgh, PA
This powerful experience provides veterans, family members, helping professionals and caring community members an opportunity to learn and practice ways of
successful homecoming and healing from war.
By replicating the Warrior’s Journey Home, participants will gain a deep understanding of PTSD as well as the experience of spiritual, holistic, community based,
cross cultural healing from war, as found in Dr. Tick’s Book,
WAR AND THE SOUL.
EVENT DETAILS
COST: $795 includes tuition, room and board
Veteran scholarships available. To inquire – info@soldiersheart.net
START AND END TIMES: Registration begins at 3 PM Thurs. March 24, opening ceremony at 7. Program ends on Sunday March 27, after lunch.
PLACE: Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, Pittsburgh PA. www.osfprov.org/fslc.asp
DIRECTIONS: arriving by car – http://www.osfprov.org/directions.asp
Arriving by plane:Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport
TO REGISTER: Request a registration form from Paula@soldiersheart.netOr http://www.soldiersheart.net/retreats.shtml
QUESTIONS? Contact us at info@soldiersheart.net or call 518-274-0501
Capacity is limited to 30, we encourage you to register soon!
To donate so that a veteran may attend contact info@soldiersheart.net
Led by Dr. Edward Tick and Kate Dahlstedt
March 24-27, 2011
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center – Pittsburgh, PA
This powerful experience provides veterans, family members, helping professionals and caring community members an opportunity to learn and practice ways of
successful homecoming and healing from war.
By replicating the Warrior’s Journey Home, participants will gain a deep understanding of PTSD as well as the experience of spiritual, holistic, community based,
cross cultural healing from war, as found in Dr. Tick’s Book,
WAR AND THE SOUL.
EVENT DETAILS
COST: $795 includes tuition, room and board
Veteran scholarships available. To inquire – info@soldiersheart.net
START AND END TIMES: Registration begins at 3 PM Thurs. March 24, opening ceremony at 7. Program ends on Sunday March 27, after lunch.
PLACE: Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, Pittsburgh PA. www.osfprov.org/fslc.asp
DIRECTIONS: arriving by car – http://www.osfprov.org/directions.asp
Arriving by plane:Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport
TO REGISTER: Request a registration form from Paula@soldiersheart.netOr http://www.soldiersheart.net/retreats.shtml
QUESTIONS? Contact us at info@soldiersheart.net or call 518-274-0501
Capacity is limited to 30, we encourage you to register soon!
To donate so that a veteran may attend contact info@soldiersheart.net
90 Years of the Australian Air Force
Posted February 20, 2011 by InternationalTroopSupport in Australian Military
Air Force will celebrate its 90th Birthday on 31 March 2011.
To mark this special occasion, Air Force will partner with industry to conduct modest activities throughout February and March. Activities will focus on remembering the past, and looking to our future with the theme tradition, innovation, evolution.
Australia Post release
18 February
Partnering with Australia Post, Air Force will remember its traditions this year with the public release of commemorative stamps that recognise the retirement of the F-111s. The stamps will also feature the Super Hornet, Wedgetail and Globemaster. Launched on 18 February; on sale from 22 February 2011.
Australian International Airshow
1 – 6 March
Air Force will display a range of aircraft, including
· A range of aircraft from the RAAF Museum to showcase some of Air Force’s heritage, including a Mirage aircraft and warbirds;
· A F/A-18 Hornet tail has been painted with Air Force’s 90th Birthday logo; and
· Heron remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) (1 - 4 March only).
Shrine of Remembrance
25 March – 28 May
A selection of Air Force artworks, titled Our art, your heritage, will be showcased at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne from 25 March to 28 May 2011.
AAAA Air Pilgrimage
28 March – 31 March
See how aircraft have changed throughout aviation history with an Air Pilgrimage of antique and historic aircraft. In association with the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia (AAAA) from 28 March 2011 (Temora) to 31 March 2011 (Point Cook).
RAAF Ceremony
31 March
Remembering our traditions, past achievements and fallen colleagues, Air Force will hold a commemorative ceremony and addition of Battle Honours to the RAAF Memorial, Anzac Parade Canberra on 31 March 2011.
History Publications
The Air Power Development Centre will release several publications that highlight different facets of Air Force’s proud history
Media note:
Media alerts on individual activities will be released closer to the time.
A backgrounder on RAAF’s 90th birthday is available at http://www.airforce.gov.au/RAAFNewsPDF/90th_Birthday_Backgrounder.PDF
More Information
Air Force aircraft http://www.airforce.gov.au/Aircraft/
Air force history http://www.airforce.gov.au/History/
To mark this special occasion, Air Force will partner with industry to conduct modest activities throughout February and March. Activities will focus on remembering the past, and looking to our future with the theme tradition, innovation, evolution.
Australia Post release
18 February
Partnering with Australia Post, Air Force will remember its traditions this year with the public release of commemorative stamps that recognise the retirement of the F-111s. The stamps will also feature the Super Hornet, Wedgetail and Globemaster. Launched on 18 February; on sale from 22 February 2011.
Australian International Airshow
1 – 6 March
Air Force will display a range of aircraft, including
· A range of aircraft from the RAAF Museum to showcase some of Air Force’s heritage, including a Mirage aircraft and warbirds;
· A F/A-18 Hornet tail has been painted with Air Force’s 90th Birthday logo; and
· Heron remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) (1 - 4 March only).
Shrine of Remembrance
25 March – 28 May
A selection of Air Force artworks, titled Our art, your heritage, will be showcased at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne from 25 March to 28 May 2011.
AAAA Air Pilgrimage
28 March – 31 March
See how aircraft have changed throughout aviation history with an Air Pilgrimage of antique and historic aircraft. In association with the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia (AAAA) from 28 March 2011 (Temora) to 31 March 2011 (Point Cook).
RAAF Ceremony
31 March
Remembering our traditions, past achievements and fallen colleagues, Air Force will hold a commemorative ceremony and addition of Battle Honours to the RAAF Memorial, Anzac Parade Canberra on 31 March 2011.
History Publications
The Air Power Development Centre will release several publications that highlight different facets of Air Force’s proud history
Media note:
Media alerts on individual activities will be released closer to the time.
A backgrounder on RAAF’s 90th birthday is available at http://www.airforce.gov.au/RAAFNewsPDF/90th_Birthday_Backgrounder.PDF
More Information
Air Force aircraft http://www.airforce.gov.au/Aircraft/
Air force history http://www.airforce.gov.au/History/
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