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The Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center (or FitRec) is an athletic facility at Boston University. [1] Built in 2004–2005 to replace the aging and inadequate Case Gym, the FitRec was built on the site of a National Guard Armory, to which there is a nod in the form of an informative plaque, found just west of the building.
The track is known in the running community as one of the fastest indoor tracks in the world due to its banked turns, wooden supports, and general atmosphere. [2] In February of 2023, 52 men broke the 4 minute mile barrier in the same day at the facility setting the record for the most sub 4 minute miles at a single meet. [3]
May be granted to those, such as trainees, not eligible for a normal off-duty hours pass. Three-day pass — the longest continuous pass granted allows a serviceman or servicewoman to be away for 72 consecutive hours. Often granted in recognition of special achievement or as a reward, especially as a way of granting a three-day weekend.
The German parliament voted Thursday to introduce an annual national “veterans' day” to honor people who have served in the military, which often has struggled to gain recognition in the country.
Pages in category "Government-owned companies of Germany" The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In 1957, under protest of a large part of the citizens, the Adenauer government decided to rearm West Germany and the Bundeswehr was set up in 1956. [3] On November 14, 1957, the then Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss set up the Office for Defense Technology and Procurement (Amt für Defense Technology and Procurement).
The Federation of German-American Clubs (Verband der Deutsch-Amerikanischen Clubs e.V., VDAC) was founded in 1948 and currently consists of 18 local clubs all over Germany. The Federation is committed to fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Doors Open Days is organised by the Scottish Civic Trust.Alongside Scottish Archaeology Month, [5] the open days form Scotland's contribution to European Heritage Days.This joint initiative between the Council of Europe and the European Union aims to give people a greater understanding of each other through sharing and exploring cultural heritage.