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
Weight Problems Disqualify Many Young People in Hawaii From Military Service
September 7th, 2011HONOLULU, HI – Many young adults in Hawaii may not be able to join the military because of weight problems, according to a new report released by Mission: Readiness, a national security nonprofit gr... more
Retired Military Leaders from Maine Call For Quality Early Learning As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
September 2nd, 2011PORTLAND, ME — Investing more in high-quality early learning programs is essential to our national security, retired military leaders from Maine said today. The military leaders released a repor... more
Retired Generals from Mississippi Call For Quality Early Learning As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
August 24th, 2011HATTIESBURG, MS - Investing more in high-quality early child development and learning programs is essential to our national security, retired generals from Mississippi said today. They released a re... more
More than 200 Retired Generals and Admirals Support High-Quality Early Education As Critical to National Security
May 25th, 2011WASHINGTON, DC – Representing more than 200 retired generals and admirals who are members of the national nonprofit MISSION: READINESS, retired Army Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender joined U.S. ... more
Military Service Out of Reach for Most Young Adults in Nebraska
May 16th, 2011LINCOLN, NE – Military service is out of reach for most young adults in Nebraska, according to a new report released by MISSION: READINESS, a national security nonprofit group composed of more than ... more
Military Service Out of Reach for Most Young Adults in Pittsburgh
May 13th, 2011PITTSBURGH, PA -- Retired PA generals cite poor educational achievement as a threat to national security, say cuts to pre-k programs in Pittsburgh could worsen problem. Military service is out of re... more
Retired Generals from Michigan Call For Quality Early Learning As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
May 5th, 2011LANSING, MI – Investing more in high-quality early education programs is essential to our national security, retired generals from Michigan said today. They released a report at the Michigan Capitol... more
Retired Generals Issue Warning: Childhood Obesity Endangers National Security
April 27th, 2011Kentucky State Senator Robert Stivers Joins Retired Military Brass, Norton Healthcare, Clay County School Officials To Support Efforts to Improve School Nutrition and Encourage Kids to Exercise Manch... more
Retired Generals from Georgia Issue Warning: Childhood Obesity Endangers National Security
April 15th, 2011Savannah, GA – Former Military Brass Release Report Calling on Congress to Help Georgia Schools Meet Requirements of Newly Passed Child Nutrition Legislation Retired Generals from Georgia Issue W... more
Retired Military Brass Say Quality Early Learning Key to Nation’s Long-Term Security
March 24th, 2011Lawmakers urged to make high-quality early education programs a top priority OLYMPIA, WA – Citing Defense Department estimates that 75 percent of young adults are not able to join the military, a... more
Retired Military Brass Support Education Reform As Critical to Nation’s Long-Term Security
March 23rd, 2011Retired Generals Urge Education Secretary Duncan, Members of Congress To Make High-Quality Early Education a Top Priority in Reform Efforts San Diego, CA – Citing Defense Department estimates tha... more
Two Former Chairmen of Joint Chiefs Hail Bipartisan Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation As Important Step to Strengthen National Security
December 2nd, 2010Washington, D.C. – Two former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who are members of the national nonprofit MISSION: READINESS, praised the bi-partisan, final Congressional passage of child nutr... more
100 Retired Generals and Admirals, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Urge Congress to Pass Child Nutrition Bill As Matter of National Security
September 21st, 2010WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 100 retired generals and admirals released an open letter to Congress today calling on the House and Senate leadership to move before September 30 to pass a child nutri... more
Retired Generals Shalikashvili and Shelton Hail Senate Vote on Child Nutrition As Step to Increase Pool of Qualified Military Recruits, Boost National Security
August 5th, 2010Washington, D.C. – Retired Army Generals John Shalikashvili and Hugh Shelton, both former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised Senate passage of new child nutrition legislation saying the ... more
Former Head of California Army National Guard Tells House Panel Child Obesity Poses a Threat to National Security
July 1st, 2010Washington, D.C. – Retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Monroe, a former head of the California Army National Guard, urged Congress to move quickly to pass new child nutrition legislation to help r... more
Military Service Out of Reach for Most Young Adults in Philadelphia
June 14th, 2010Retired Generals, DA Seth Williams Issue Report Calling for Stronger Support For State and Federal Early Learning Programs to Improve National Security PHILADELPHIA, PA – Military service is out of... more
Maine’s Retired Military Brass Concerned: 75 Percent of Young Adults Unfit to Serve
June 2nd, 2010Retired generals say investing in early childhood education key for strong defense BANGOR, ME – Retired generals from Maine held a news conference today to highlight statistics from the Department ... more
Mississippi’s Retired Military Brass Concerned: 75 Percent of Young Adults Unfit to Serve
April 22nd, 2010Retired generals say investing in early childhood education key for strong defense JACKSON, MS – Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins (US Army, Ret.) and Brigadier General Roger L. Shields (US Arm... more
9 Million Young Adults Are Too Overweight To Join the Military, New Report Shows
April 20th, 2010Retired Admirals and Generals, Senator Lugar and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Issue Warning: Childhood Obesity Endangers National Security, Urge Congress to Pass New Legislation To Get Junk Food Out ... more
Retired Military Brass Support USDA’s Call For Improved Health and Nutrition Standards
February 23rd, 2010Military brass support improved school nutrition to cut obesity, ensure qualified recruits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Major General James A. Kelley, US Army (Ret.), joined USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack ... more
Retired Military Brass Support First Lady’s Call To Reduce Child Obesity, Improve Nutrition
February 9th, 2010Military brass support improved school nutrition to cut obesity, ensure qualified recruits WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Johnnie E. Wilson, US Army (Ret.), and Lieutenant General Norman Seip, US Air ... more
New Report Reveals That 75% Of Young Americans Are Unfit For Military Service
November 5th, 2009Education Secretary Duncan, former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark, retired admirals and generals say early learning key to reverse security threat WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a new... more
Virginia’s Retired Military Brass Concerned: 75 Percent of Young Americans Unfit for Service
September 1st, 2009Va. retired military leaders, bipartisan legislators back early education to strengthen military, boost grad rates RICHMOND, VA – Eight retired admirals and generals from Virginia held a news confe... more
Retired Military Brass Say Early Education Key To National Security
June 3rd, 2009PA retired generals say early education will strengthen military by boosting grad rates, cutting crime; urge state lawmakers to prioritize PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Funding in 09-10 state budget ... more
