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A display of faith in hot water!

A display of faith in hot water! Atheists are demanding action, after a high school football coach and several players... Posted by Fox & Friends on Thursday, September 3, 2015

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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program  FFVP can be an important tool in our efforts to combat childhood obesity. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. The various partnerships that FNS and state agencies have developed in the public and private sectors, as well as the dedicated work of school administrators, have contributed to the overall success and acceptance of the program. FFVP is consistent with and supports the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations to provide healthier snack choices in schools. The Farm Security and...

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Army kicking out decorated Green Beret who stood up for Afghan rape victim

#military #powmia #veterans

    EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. Army is kicking out a decorated Green Beret after an 11-year Special Forces career, after he got in trouble for shoving an Afghan police commander accused of raping a boy and beating up his mother when she reported the incident.  The case of Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland now has the attention of Congress, with Rep. Duncan Hunter writing to Defense Secretary Ash Carter challenging the decision.  "I am once again dismayed by the Army's actions in this case," Hunter, R-Calif., wrote in a letter to Carter.  Martland is described by many of his teammates...

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Not enough firefighters available for the 70,000 acres burning in the Twisp, Washington area

#firefighter #wildland

The Twisp River fire that killed the three firefighters and injured four others on Wednesday started earlier that day about six miles northwest of Twisp, Washington. Pushed by a strong northwest wind, it quickly approached the town which was under an evacuation order along with the city of Winthrop. Thursday morning it is listed at 16,000 acres. As you can see on the map above, that is not the only fire in the area. Within 10 to 40 miles to the east an additional 54,000 acres are on fire. The Okanogan Complex of fires closed in on the community of Riverside north...

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The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

JROTC

The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program offered to high schools that teaches students (Cadets) character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. Collectively, these lessons motivate students (Cadets) to be better citizens. In addition to promoting citizenship, JROTC also prepares students (Cadets) for college. To learn more please visit: http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/home Army ROTC College Scholarships visit http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html Cadet and Parent Testimonials

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