TAPS CHILDREN’S BOOK ON COPING WITH GRIEF RECEIVES ACCOLADES

TAPS CHILDREN’S BOOK ON COPING WITH GRIEF RECEIVES ACCOLADES

“Klinger: A Story of Honor & Hope” inspires & offers hope to grieving children

WASHINGTON – Klinger: A Story of Honor and Hope, a book published by TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, to help grieving children, is receiving accolades from the publishing community.

The children’s book is a recipient of a gold medal in the Spirit Category of the 2010 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards competition presented by Jenkins Group and Independent Publisher Online. The awards are designed to bring READ MORE »

MILITARY RECRUITERS TOLD TO ACCEPT OPENLY GAY APPLICANTS

The Pentagon has advised recruiting commands that they can accept openly gay and lesbian recruit candidates, given the recent federal court decision that bars the military from expelling openly gay service members, according to a Pentagon spokeswoman.

The guidance from the Personnel and Readiness office was sent to recruiting commands on Friday, according to spokeswoman Cynthia Smith.

The recruiters were told that if a candidate admits he or she is openly gay, and qualify under normal recruiting guidelines, their application can be processed. Recruiters are not allowed to ask candidates if they are gay as part of the application process. READ MORE »