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Top 14 Government Social Media Initiatives

J. Nicholas Hoover February 27, 2012 11:05 AM Government agencies are embracing social media, using Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms to inform and interact with the public. Take a look at the best examples of social networking in government.

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Top 14 Government Social Media Initiatives

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Real Warriors Campaign

Post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related problems plague many soldiers who return home from war. Now the military is using social media to help ameliorate these soldiers' problems. The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury launched the Real Warriors campaign that uses a variety of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and live online chats to reach out to soldiers in need.

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