New Data Finds Child Abuse, Neglect Still Underreported in the Army
The Defense Health Board is reviewing DoD policies to prevent and detect child maltreatment in military families.
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Are Navy Submariners More Likely to Father Daughters? New Study Says No
A study has contradicted a widespread belief that submariners father more girls than do other servicemembers.
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Military child appreciation month, officially known as Month of the Military Child, celebrates military kids everywhere!
Lawmakers Blast Military Personnel Chiefs over Shortage of On-Base Child Care
The wait lists for on-base child care can be six months or more for military families.
Milkid Aliyah Royale Steps into Spotlight in CBS Police-Shooting Drama
She grew up on Air Force bases as the Maryland-born daughter of an officer whose career sent the family pingponging from Cali...
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9 Military Discounts to Celebrate Month of the Military Child
For the Month of the Military Child, we've gathered a list of nine discounts that military families can take advantage of.
5 Ways Being a Military Child Prepares You for Being an Adult
We are preparing them for the real world, and they’ll be better for it.
Free Food for Military Kids in Honor of Month of the Military Child
The Exchange celebrates Purple Up Day as part of Month of the Military Child, offering kids lots of free treats.
Veterans' Combat Trauma Is Often Passed Onto Their Children
"A national effort is required to help reduce the stigma and social isolation experienced by caregivers' children."
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.