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.
Corpsman uses music to heal after loss of friend
The soundtrack of Jeff Hauswirth’s life is different now. Balls bounce and kids shout in the seventh grade gym class...
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United Through Reading introduces new app for deployed service members
A new program uses technology to close the distance between deployed personnel and their families. United Through Reading, also known...
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Military kids lauded for accomplishments in academics, volunteer work
Seven military kids received Operation Homefront’s annual award recognizing those making a positive impact in their community. Six honorees were...
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Army Lt. Col. Anne McClain Makes NASA Space Dream Come True
From combat missions over Iraq to NASA missions in space, Army Lt. Col. Anne McClain is in the middle of...
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Do We Need a Women’s Veterans Day?
I don’t think female veterans want a special day to honor their service. While I appreciate the gesture, here is...
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Severely Wounded Veteran Graduates College
Many veterans go to college after leaving the military, but most do not have to face the challenges that Joel...
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Army spouse addresses difficulties of deployment in children’s book
"Daddy Left with Mr. Army: A Child’s View of Military Deployment" is a new children's book shedding light on what...
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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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