On 24 June 2008, Florida's Governor, Charlie Crist, announced the state was in negotiations to buy 187,000 acres (760 km 2) of land and all of its manufacturing and production facilities for an estimated $1.7 billion from the company as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
What does it mean to be a soldier? It's being part of a noble tradition of service extending back almost 400 years. It means you become a member of the best trained, best equipped, and most respected military force in history. We are trained, educated individuals deeply engrained with moral values.
What Does It Mean To Be A Woman In The U.S. Military? This week on Morning Edition, we've been hearing from women who have served on the battlefield and on bases here at home. In the final report in the series, we learn more about women and identity in the military. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We've been hearing some really astonishing voices this week that have prompted a big reaction online - women who have served on the battlefield, and on bases here at home.