Military Connection reaches 25,000 followers on Twitter

MILITARYCONNECTION.COM - The Go to Site Reaches 25,000 Followers on Twitter
SIMI VALLEY (April 6, 2010) - MilitaryConnection.com, often referred to as "The Go to Site" reached a milestone in its social networking efforts today, reaching 25,000 followers on Twitter. The event is a landmark in the company's history as it continues to act as a leader in the military/veteran arena, offering thousands of pages of free information and resources to military members, veterans and their families.

MilitaryConnection.com has something for everyone and is constantly updated to provide our audience with the most relevant information. Many of the site's thousands of daily visitors are job seekers or prospective students who utilize the multitude of employment and educational resources available. Students find pertinent information regarding the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, while job candidates surf our resources for employment in both civilian and government sectors.

MilitaryConnection.com is one of the most comprehensive online directories of military and veteran resources, and was named a 2009 Top 100 Employment Web Site. Debbie Gregory, CEO said, "We live in the greatest nation in the world. Military Connection takes pride in our continuing efforts to support and assist non-profit groups that help those who serve, past and present. We often facilitate collaborations that are win/wins for corporations, non-profits and most importantly for our military, veterans and their families."

Military Connection has received commendations and awards from USO, Soldier's Angels, TAPS, ThanksUSA, Homefront America, the Defense Department and many others groups. In 2008, Military Connection became a corporate partner with the Department of Defense's America Supports You program.

With all that it has to offer, it is no wonder why Military Connection stands at the forefront of the military networking crusade, continuously reaching further and encompassing more branches of information for the military community.

The site's Virtual Job Fair and Job Boards alone feature thousands of jobs daily, while the Directory of Scholarships lists thousands of pages of scholarship information for military, veterans and their families.

MilitaryConnection.com encourages military, veterans, non-profits and government organizations to exchange links.

Send YOUR press releases, articles, special events, reunions, conferences, etc. that will be included on our site to bring visibility and help get out the word about your organization.

When the next tour is back home, it's on MilitaryConnection.com – The Go to Site for everything military and veteran.

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MilitaryConnection.Com Joins Forces with America Supports You

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MilitaryConnection.Com Joins Forces with America Supports You
Contact:Debbie Gregory800-817-3777 ext. 124
Michelle Shortencarrier (ASY)(562) 608-8751
Release Date: 5/5/2008
For Immediate Release
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – MilitaryConnection.com (www.militaryconnection.com) is proud to announce that they have become a corporate supporter of the Defense Department’s America Supports You program. The relationship continues to benefit the military community through alliances and partnerships with a number of the nonprofit organizations that are part of the America Supports You program.

“At MilitaryConnection.com, we are committed to supporting those who serve, past and present, and their families,” said Debbie Gregory, president and chief executive officer of MilitaryConnection.com. “It is our pleasure to join forces with many fine nonprofits and assist with programs that contribute to the welfare of our nation’s Armed Forces.

MilitaryConnection.com is embraced by the military community, which contributes to our extraordinary traffic and high rankings.”

“MilitaryConnection.com’s work and their commitment to ASY nonprofit organizations truly demonstrates what the America Supports You program is all about,” said Allison Barber, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and founder of America Supports You. “By connecting with nonprofit groups to share their time and resources, Debbie and her team are strengthening Americans’ ability to provide support to our military members and their families.”
MilitaryConnection.com, a portal of all things military, takes great pride in providing a multitude of resources for our nation’s military audience. “MilitaryConnection.com is widely accepted as the ‘go to’ site for getting things accomplished for troops and their families,” said retired Brig. Gen. James P. Combs, USAR. “The efforts of this company have resulted in an improved quality of life for thousands of troops.”

MilitaryConnection.com specializes in connecting those seeking employment with outstanding government and civilian employers. All areas of the website are free to users, including the Directory of Employers with over 30,000 employers and the brand new Scholarship Directory featuring thousands of scholarships. They continue to develop new resources and are excited about the forthcoming launch of MilitaryConnection.com’s improved job board with a section that allows users to advertise on the site at no charge, items for sale such as cars, motorcycles, computers, etc. Also coming soon is a directory of veteran-owned businesses with free listings.
First introduced to the Defense Department program when they co-sponsored the 2006 America Supports You Freedom Walk in Simi Valley, Calif., MilitaryConnection.com joins forces with other outstanding America Supports You groups on a regular basis.

Last summer MilitaryConnection.com, along with several nonprofits, produced a free concert headlined by country music super star Phil Vassar for thousands of Marines and their families at Camp Pendleton. They also work with Soldier’s Angels on numerous programs including securing and delivering comfort items for deployed troops. MilitaryConnection.com is proud to work with ThanksUSA and also funded a scholarship this year. "We have found MilitaryConnection.com to be a terrific gateway for communicating with military families far and wide about our scholarships for the kids and spouses of active duty personnel," said Bob Okun, CEO of ThanksUSA."

About MilitaryConnection.com
Offering one of the most comprehensive directories of military resources and information on the web, MilitaryConnection.com specializes in connecting members of the military community with top government and civilian employers. With something for everyone, this web site offers a directory of commissaries, a directory of over 30,000 employers, pay charts and calculators, a virtual job fair, a job board and more. MilitaryConnection.com assists hundreds of military organizations and nonprofits by featuring their press releases, newsletters and special events. You will find directories for each branch of service, articles of interest, benefits, forms, DoD news, valuable columns, Centcom, videos, music and more. When the next tour is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com.

About America Supports You
America Supports You is an ongoing, nationwide program organized by the Department of Defense to showcase Americans’ support for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Since its launch in November of 2004, the America Supports You program has welcomed nearly 360 homefront organizations and more than 35 corporations to the program. Many America Supports You supporters help the troops through letter writing, care packages, helping the wounded when they return home, assisting military families, sending an email or kind gesture—to learn more about how you can support military personnel please, visit www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil.