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New Show Seeks Military 'Unsung Heroes'
American Forces Press Service
A new NBC show that rewards selfless people for their good deeds is seeking servicemembers, veterans and their families to spotlight in some upcoming episodes.
'I Always Sit with My Back to the Wall'
Military.com | Feb 08, 2012
Today, millions of Americans feel their lives have gone terribly wrong, but they don’t know why. Statistically, if they are veterans, it is likely that many of them have Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
Holloman Key Spouses Recognized
Air Force News | Feb 13, 2012
Key spouses are unit-appointed spouses of active-duty military members who act as a liaison between unit leadership, the member, and their families, providing support in myriad forms, especially during deployments and times of transition.
Program Supports IRR Soldiers, Families
Department Of Defense | Feb 01, 2012
The Army Reserve, the Army Human Resources Command and the Army National Guard have joined to provide Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers and their families a way to connect with the military community.
Spouse Wants Better TBI Care
| Jan 25, 2012
A Fort Bliss Soldier's wife watched President Barack Obama deliver his State of the Union address from a seat in the House chamber Tuesday evening. She listened closely to promises of support for the nation's war fighters.
Send Valentines to Veterans
| Jan 24, 2012
Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military servicemembers who came before them by sending free valentines through their local exchange now through Feb. 6th.
Cloth Diaper Brigade Shows How to Save Green
Army.mil/News | Jan 18, 2012
The Fort Bliss Cloth Diaper Brigade wants to show families that there are options other than costly disposable diapers.
MilSpouses Honored on Wheel of Fortune
Navy News | Jan 18, 2012
Military spouses were featured as contestants on the television game show Wheel of Fortune at Sony Pictures Entertainment Studios in Culver City, Calif., in shows that will air in February.
Free Program Helps Find Local Sitters
Air Force News | Jan 12, 2012
Sittercity helps connect people who need babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, tutors, housekeepers and adult caregivers with reputable and trusted service providers. Now, the DoD has funded the membership cost so servicemembers can take advantage of the program for free.
Plan Your Family's Care
Navy News | Jan 10, 2012
It's important to maintain a current Family Care Plan -- not only in case of deployments, but for extended work hours, weekend duty and temporary assignments.
Jacey Eckhart: Holiday Cards Reveal Secret Truths
Jacey Eckhart | Jan 06, 2012
The majority of the holiday cards sent by our military friends reveal the same secret message: We are moving forward.
The Toll of War: MilWives and Suicide
| Dec 30, 2011
The military has all manner of metrics on the rash of suicides among active duty troops, but the statistics on suicides and suicide attempts by military family members mostly show up on the police blotter.
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011
American Forces Press Service | Dec 29, 2011
This was such a momentous year for military families that it's time to hop on the list-making bandwagon. Here are the top 10 most memorable military family moments of 2011.
1001 Things to Love About Military Life
Jacey Eckhart | Dec 26, 2011
Four military writers who are also military spouses have just pulled together a book-long list of 1001 Things To Love About Military Life available on Amazon.
Mooove Over Blue Dude!
Military.com | Dec 23, 2011
We have great expectations about the holiday season, but when the great expectation doesn’t happen the “Blue Dude” moves in…the blues depression.
Coping With Holiday Stress
American Forces Press Service | Dec 22, 2011
In a season that's all about family gatherings, this can cause considerable stress, both for troops and their families back home.
Wife Confronts Husband's PTSD Rage
American Forces Press Service | Dec 05, 2011
When her Soldier husband was injured in Iraq, Catrina Tomsich gave up everything to be with him. She shut down her business, left a support network of friends and uprooted their 5-year-old son, Brayden, to move to San Antonio to help him recover.
You Married Into the Military. Now What?
Military.com | Dec 02, 2011
Here is how to start getting information and find a community that can help you in the best and worst moments as a military spouse.
'Extreme Makeover' Seeks Mil Families for Holiday Makeover
American Forces Press Service | Dec 01, 2011
The reality show is seeking nominations for military families in desperate need of a home makeover. The selected family will be featured in an upcoming holiday episode.
Family Programs at 'Great' Risk for Cuts
Knight Ridder/Tribune | Nov 04, 2011
Programs for military families are likely to take sharp budget cuts should the Defense Department be ordered to further reduce spending, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said.
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