Military Deployment
Nothing is harder on a military family than having mom or dad taken away and placed in harms way for months at a time. See how spouses and kids work through pre, during, and post deployment issues.
POTUS Surprises Troops in Iraq
President Trump made an unexpected trip to Iraq Wednesday to thank troops and meet with senior military leadership. The president...
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This Military Kid Just Asked Santa for the Sweetest Gift—and She Won’t Be Disappointed
Being separated from someone you love is hard, and the holidays can magnify that absence—especially for the youngest members of...
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SERVING AFTER SERVICE: How One Soldier Found a New Calling
Marche’ Johnson's service in the Army led her to a new calling on the local level in her hometown of...
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Triple Amputee Uses Music to Push Through ‘Dark Times’
Juan Dominguez is transcending limitations one instrument at a time. Juan Dominguez (left( and his father...
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How to Make the Cut in the Military
On his very first day of deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2005, U.S. Air Force Captain Mark Harper received an...
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My Military Family is Choosing Gratitude This Deployment
When times become challenging, it is often hard to find moments of gratitude. It can be easier to dwell on...
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Senator Duckworth Educates Congress on Impacts of Military Decisions
When you walk into the office of Senator Tammy Duckworth, on display are symbols of the many roles she represents....
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Always Ready: Prepping the Homefront
Disaster preparation tends to be one of those conversations that we place on hold until we are reminded that we...
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The Best Tips for the Last Week of Your Deployment
The deployment begins, you get into a routine. You have good deployment days and lousy deployment days. Then, you hit...
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Four Tips for Reintegration after Homecoming
Ahhh, homecoming. The long-awaited day that every military spouse counts down to during deployment. It’s the day when you can...
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