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.
Care packages shine light on the people under the uniforms
There’s nothing like care packages from home, personalized with favorites such as hot sauce, cookies or handwritten letters. This is...
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Financial planning through all phases of deployment
Separation is a constant fixture of military life. Whether it’s a deployment, extended temporary duty or advanced training, the requirements of...
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Pet owners find support in times of need
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled Alisa Johnson and referenced the incorrect service branch for Shawn Johnson. It...
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Military families stay united through reading
Deployments, temporary duty or any variation of separation as a military family is undeniably hard, but reading is proving to...
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How Post-it notes changed our deployment mindset
Perspective is a powerful thing, especially for those of us put in situations that can easily chip away at our...
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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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