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Legion Launches VetCam for Families of Military, Vets

No software downloads needed

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 5, 2008) – Military troops deployed overseas can now use their webcams to talk with their families back home without having to download software packages that might not pass muster with command cybernet security requirements.

The American Legion has launched “VetCam,” a free webcam service that enables U.S. military servicemembers and veterans to talk face-to-face on their personal computers with friends and family by simply registering as a user.  Once registered, each user can connect with two webcams and use the service 24/7 from anyplace with an Internet connection.

“Webcam technology has been around for a while, but many required downloading software to make them work,” said David K. Rehbein, national commander of The American Legion. “We want our troops, our veterans, and their families to be able to enjoy the pleasure of talking face-to-face with their loved ones anywhere in the word, with just a couple of mouse clicks. Next to actually being there, seeing and talking with your spouse and kids, mom and dad, and best friends are morale boosters prior generations of veterans never had.”

To initiate the service, a user will need a webcam or a computer with a built in webcam.  Then, just go to www.legion.org, click on VetCams, register and start communicating.  Once registered, simply log in at any time to connect.

All members of the United States Armed Forces (active duty, Reserve and National Guard), members of The American Legion, their families and friends are welcome to use this complimentary technology.

With a current membership of 2.6-million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and patriotic youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through more than 14,000 posts across the nation.

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Contact: Joe March (317) 630-1253, Cell (317) 748-1926 or John Raughter (317) 441-8847. This text and a high-resolution photo of Cmdr. Rehbein can be downloaded at www.legion.org.

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Patrick Ramos
10 E Craig Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 908-659-8793
Email: pramosnj@yahoo.com
January 5, 2008

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U.S. Army Vet begins goal of $50,000 for the Fallen Heroes Fund while preparing for Ironman World Championship

“Far too many are suffering from the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injury … The servicemen and women who embody what’s best about America should get the best care we have to offer.” This was a quote from Barack Obama, President-elect of the United States and posted on the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund website.

The work by The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund was noticed by Patrick Ramos, from Basking Ridge, NJ, after watching the season finale of the 2008 show, “The Apprentice”. He is looking to raise $50,000 for the fund by the end of year 2009 while competing in multiple Ironman races and ultimately the 2009 Ironman World Championship.

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. The Fund has provided more than $65 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans.

In January 2007, the Fund completed construction of a $45 million world-class state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation center at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The “Center for the Intrepid” serves military personnel who have been catastrophically disabled in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and veterans severely injured in other operations and in the normal performance of their duties.

Their current project, The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), will be an advanced facility dedicated to research, diagnosis and treatment of military personnel and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health issues. NICoE will be a 72,000 square foot, two story facility located on the Navy campus at Bethesda, Maryland, adjacent to the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with close access to the Uniformed Services University, the National Institutes of Health, and the Veterans Health Administration.

To make a donation and to find more information about his efforts; his website is http://patrickramos.com. His website contains not only updates about his training and competitions, but also links to his cause; which has really touched him deeply.
 

 

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