Happy Thanksgiving

I spent Thanksgiving weekend down in Charlotte, NC with my Uncle John, Aunt Tammi, and cousins Anita, Allison, Brittany, and Alex. It was a blast. Starting with an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner, the weekend included Bravo Broadway with the Charlotte Symphony, Midnight Shopping on Black Friday, and many games of Bohnanza. It was a wonderful weekend away from real life filled with laughter. I hope you too had a great Thanksgiving weekend.

Military Advanced Training Center Opens

Craig Coleman published an article on 13SEPT2007 with Military.com entitled "Military Advanced Training Center Opens at WRAMC". The article highlights the purpose of te buidling in mission to continue to create a seamless transition from Wounded Warrior to reintegration or retirment. Here is an excerpt:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center's new Military Advanced Training Center opened its doors today to offer rehabilitating Soldiers the latest in cutting edge equipment to help with their recovery.
The facility is designed for ease of use and has the latest in computer and video monitoring systems and prosthetics to help enhance amputee and patient care.

The 31,000 square-foot facility will house more than 15 specialties, including physicians, nurse case managers, therapists, psychologists, social workers, benefits counselors and representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Charles Scoville, WRAMC's chief of amputee service, said the building is designed to bring to
gether the multi-disciplinary team that cares for warriors in transition. "Our team will provide care from initial surgery through reintegration of warriors to their units, or a seamless transition to VA care," he said.


Clck here to see virtual floor plan with actual pictures of some of the equipment.

"Through the generations, America's men and women in uniform have defeated tyrants, liberated continents, and set a standard of courage and idealism for the entire world. On Veterans Day, our Nation pays tribute to those who have proudly served in our Armed Forces."

President Bush