Thank you to our Veterans who selflessly serve our Nation. America is a phenomenal country, principally due to the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who have served when duty called. In my 35 years of service I have met incredible Soldiers who have made our Army Strong. In my travels commanding Army Accessions Command, I see our superb Recruiters and ROTC leaders making a difference daily as they build our Army for today and tomorrow. Often, serving

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Each year, Americans celebrate the traditions, ancestry, unique experiences and contribution of the nearly 46 million Hispanic Americans through National Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme, "Heritage, Diversity, Integrity and Honor: The Renewed Hope of America", was particularly fitting to me as an American Soldier. The theme corresponds directly with several of our Army's core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and

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I am Lieutenant General Benjamin Freakley, the Commanding General of the United States Army Accessions Command and Fort Knox. This week's NBC Education Nation, www.educationnation.com, has been fascinating to watch and causes me to think about tomorrow's leaders. NBC has done the Nation a great service with its week-long programming on the state of U.S. Education - examining the ways in which innovative and committed educators are advocating and acting to create successful

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