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Medical officer tapped for third star

President Bush has tapped Rear Adm. John for a third star while serving as commander, Joint Task Force National Capitol Region Medical, Washington D.C. Mateczun also is a member of the congressionally directed task force on the future of the military health system and has served as the medical adviser to the Joint Chiefs.
Prior to his long Navy career, Mateczun was an enlisted soldier. He was honorably discharged after receiving the Bronze Star Medal in Vietnam. His other awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

October 31, 2008 | Comments Off | Read More »

Stuck with a subprime? Refinance with VA

Department of Veterans Affairs officials said Friday that they are ready to use new refinancing authority to help veterans with high-interest subprime mortgages refinance into safer, lower-interest veterans? home loans.

October 30, 2008 | Comments Off | Read More »

November officer promotions announced

These active-duty and reserve officers are promoted to the permanent and temporary grades of captain, commander, lieutenant commander, lieutenant and chief warrant officer 5, 4 and 3.
Promotions are effective on the dates noted.

October 30, 2008 | Comments Off | Read More »

Troops: Election needs bigger military focus

Seven out of 10 career-oriented service members say military issues are not getting enough attention in the presidential campaign, and nearly 30 percent don?t believe their vote will matter, according to a Military Times poll of nearly 2,200 troops.

October 28, 2008 | Comments Off | Read More »

DoD may pay for move in landlord foreclosure

Marine wife Betty Young felt she had to move her family soon after learning her landlord was facing foreclosure.

October 28, 2008 | Comments Off | Read More »