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Press Releases
Retired Generals and Admirals Call on Congress to Follow Military’s Example on Fighting Obesity
February 10th, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2012) – Retired generals and admirals who are members of Mission: Readiness called on Congress today to follow the example of the military and support stronger nutriti... more
Retired Generals, Admiral from Virginia Call For Quality Early Learning As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
February 2nd, 2012NORFOLK, VIRGINIA—Investing more in high-quality early learning programs is essential to our national security, two retired generals and a retired admiral from Virginia said today. They released a... more
Retired Generals and Admirals Support New Nutrition Standards for School Meals As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
January 25th, 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2012) – James A. “Jamie” Barnett, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Retired), representing more than 275 retired generals and admirals who are members of Mission: Readiness, j... more
Retired Generals and Admirals from California Issue New Report: Childhood Obesity and Lack of Physical Fitness Endanger National Security
November 9th, 2011In anticipation of Veterans Day, members of the national security nonprofit Mission: Readiness released a report today highlighting the fact that childhood obesity and a general lack of physical fitne... more
Retired Admiral Addresses Institute of Medicine Workshop on Childhood Obesity
October 20th, 2011James A. “Jamie” Barnett, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Retired) presented the keynote address at the Institute of Medicine's public workshop on "Alliances for Obesity Prevention: Finding Common Ground... more
Retired Generals Meet with Sen. Alexander to Voice Support for Improvements in Early Learning and Physical Education As a Matter of National Security
October 6th, 2011WASHINGTON, DC -- Two retired Army generals met with U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) today to voice their support for quality early learning and improved physical activity for students as essential ... more
Retired Generals from Minnesota Meet with Rep. Kline to Voice Support for Improvements in Early Learning and Physical Education As a Matter of National Security
September 29th, 2011BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA—Two retired generals from Minnesota met with U.S. Rep. John Kline (R-MN) in Burnsville today to voice their support for quality early learning and improved physical activity fo... more
