"The reason I bring up Diane Campbell is, oftentimes, people measure the strength of America based upon the number of tanks and airplanes we have, or the size of our wallets. No, the strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens. You see, people like Diane Campbell are providing training and information to military spouses and families to help them adjust to the life in the Army. See, they're reaching out. They've heard the universal call to love a neighbor just like they would like to be loved themselves. The true strength of America is the American people, because we're a compassionate, decent, caring, loving people, just like Diane Campbell."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps greeter
Diane Campbell
November 24, 2003
Fort Carson, Colorado

• NFL GREATS CONTRIBUTE TO PEACE CORPS RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN. 
  Both on and off the field, National Football League greats Archie Manning of the New Orleans Saints and Mark Rypien of the Washington Redskins have impacted the lives of thousands of people. Now, these two star players have turned their efforts to another cause they believe in: supporting the Peace Corps....
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• D.C.’S FIRST CITIZEN-BASED DISASTER DRILL HELPS CREATE SAFER, MORE PREPARED COMMUNITIES.  The District of Columbia Commission on National and Community Service (DC-CNCS), in partnership with the D.C. Emergency Management Agency, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the D.C. Police Department, recently sponsored the area's first citizen-based disaster relief drill, which gave volunteers at D.C. Citizen Corps an opportunity to practice emergency response preparedness....
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• THANKSGIVING PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION.  President George W. Bush declared Thursday, November 27, 2003, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. He encourages all Americans to share in the spirit of giving with those less fortunate….
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• THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER DRIVE URGES SENIORS TO PLEDGE THEIR TIME AND EXPERIENCE.  During Thanksgiving week (November 24-30), Senior Corps is encouraging older Americans to make a difference in their communities by volunteering. The Share Your Volunteer Spirit Pledge Drive is a part of Senior Corps’ Ask a Friend Campaign, designed to engage Americans 55 and older to serve….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES FORT CARSON WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  Upon his arrival on Monday, November 24, 2003, to Fort Carson, Colorado, President Bush was greeted by Diane Campbell, a volunteer with the Army Family Team Building program at Fort Carson. The Army Family Team Building program provides training and information to families to help them adjust to life in the Army….
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