Creating Vital Partnerships
As posted on WhiteHouse.gov When looking for a group of dedicated individuals that are willing and able to provide assistance in the areas of employment, education, and wellness– look no further than the Retired Military Officers Association (RMOA). Made up of military veterans who are now executives of successful small businesses, members of this organization are dedicated to serving and supporting veterans and military families. I had the pleasure of speaking to this organization, informing them of ways to partner with...
read moreClay N. Middleton Selected to Participate in International Exchange to Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Clay N. Middleton Selected to Participate in International Exchange to Israel and the Palestinian Territories Political Study Program to Focus on Citizen Diplomacy WASHINGTON, DC April 27, 2012 – Clay N. Middleton has been selected by The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) as a delegate to Israel and the Palestinian Territories for a 10-day political exchange program beginning on May 15, 2012. He will join seven other young political and policy leaders from across the United States to study the Israeli and...
read moreEducation remains the gateway to economic success
As posted at www.charlestoncurrents.com To the editor, in response to your 3/5 education commentary: President Obama has challenged governors to invest in education within their respected states. Governors across the nation must to do their part to ensure American students and workers have the education and training they need so there will be an always-ready workforce prepared for the jobs of the 21st century and the critical skills needed for them to be successful. The White House recently released “Education Blueprint: An Economy Built...
read moreYour Service is Still Needed
Service has many meanings. To a member of the Armed Forces, service is duty, pride, and honor. Those of us who wear – or have worn – the uniform have a deep sense of conviction and purpose. A career in the Armed Forces demands selfless service and above-average performance at every turn, a responsibility not taken lightly. For the veterans and military families who want to instill the same sense of duty, pride, and honor in their communities, the Corporation for National and Community Service needs you. As the federal agency tasked to...
read moreIraq war vet says “mission accomplished”
By CLAY N. MIDDLETON Special to Charleston Currents Editor’s note: Charleston native Clay Middleton sent this along from Washington as the final American troops were leaving Iraq. We thought you’d appreciate his insights from being a former aide to U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and a captain in the S.C. National Guard as the year winds to a close. DEC. 27, 2011 — Regardless of how you feel about President Obama, he is making good on a promise to withdraw troops from Iraq. Since he took office, nearly 150,000 U.S. troops have been...
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