New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem

WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2008) -- Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.

"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation's flag." read more »

I just wanted to send you an FYI that the application form for the Bachelors degree program has been opened. St. Francis is now ready to begin accepting applications for the Spring 2009 semester. Information and application material can be found at http://www.francis.edu/bshs.htm

Should students have any questions on the overall program they may contact St. Francis at the information below. read more »

Merck has a great site for reference material as well as CME's. With the exception of a very few of the CME programs, all of the items are free. There are no advertisements on the site, and registration is only required for a few of the publications. read more »

Trinity Medical Management is seeking former Independent Duty Corpsman, who are nationally registered paramedics, that are interested in new, exciting medical careers in the remote environment. read more »

In August 2007, the U.S. Navy solicited proposals for the development of online degree programs with the following goals:

• Designed specifically for Navy IDCs
• Support the concept of life-long learning by accepting and acknowledging the training and experience of the IDCs for college credit
• Be delivered to IDCs at all duty stations with access to a computer, both at sea and on shore read more »

Hello shipmates. Greetings from the school house.

I apologize for the informal nature of this message, but I wanted to reach out and ask for assistance from as many folks in our community as possible, as quickly and efficiently as possible. So here it is... read more »

For those attending the conference in Charleston, SC that will be in town in time, we will be getting together a golf group!

Below is the information!

Sunday, May 11, 1300
"Redbank Plantation" NWS Golf Course
Rental Clubs available (10 sets)
E6 and below $21.00 with cart
E7 and above $23.00 with cart

My contact info during the day
james [dot] wasdennavy [dot] mil
work 843-743-0306 ext 3033

Feel Free to call me or email anytime, if you have questions about anything.

James Wasden

All, the much awaited and often promised AFMIC MEDIC CE is now here!
Once you log into your AFMIC account http://www.afmic.detrick.army.mil , the right hand column has a box:

Downloadable MEDIC Now Available The AFMIC MEDIC is now being
distributed by downloadable files. First log onto your AFMIC account, then go to: file:///medic_ud.php for details.

When you visit the above link, it takes you to the following page: read more »

Below is an online registration site for NUMI's 65th Anniversary Picnic/Reunion. Please use this registration form to RSVP. Forward this link on to reach as many former NUMI staff and students as possible. Thanks to HMCM Pittenger for constructing this site.

To register for the Anniversary Picnic/Reunion, visit:
http://numi.eventbrite.com

Password is numi

Funding Request Procedure Message for Non BSO 18 IDC's to attend the 2nd Annual, Joint Armed Forces Operational Medical Symposium.

I have included an attached copy of the BUMEDINST 5050.6 (below), Request for Funding of Continuing Education. read more »