All for Love: From Belgian Army First Sergeant to U.S. Army Specialist
Specialist Joachim Chielens tells his story of how he went from First Sergeant in the Belgian Army to a Specialist in the U.S. Army. Read More
View ArticleWorth A Thousand Words: Family Embrace
Petty Officer 1st Class George Augiero, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, embraces his family after arriving at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego April 29, 2013. Read More
View ArticleEasier Than You Think: Transferring GI Bill Benefits
Planning on transferring your Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits? Check this video out. Transferring benefits is easier than you think. Read More
View ArticleNetwork Helps Military Spouses Find Jobs
The Defense Department has broadened its reach to military spouses looking for jobs through its new Spouse Ambassador Network, an arm of the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. Read More
View ArticleThe Spouse Ambassador Network
The Defense Department implemented a new program aimed at providing military spouses with the tools necessary for a successful civilian career. Read More
View ArticlePeer Support Key to Healing Wounds of War
A group of veterans and military family members emphasized the need for peer support in healing the wounds of war during the 2013 Warrior and Family Symposium. Read More
View ArticleA Snapshot of the Military Family Experience
While not every member of a military family dons a uniform, they all face the unique challenges of living a military lifestyle. Here's a glimpse into life as an American military family. Read More
View ArticleWorth A Thousand Words: Welcome Home Chief!
A chief petty officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) hugs his wife after returning home to Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 18, 2013. Read More
View ArticleVolunteers Give Back to Military Families
Military and civilian volunteers at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling braved cold morning winds to help make the Thanksgiving holiday more enjoyable for 130 military families. Read More
View ArticleWhat I Wish I’d Known When I Became a Caregiver
Brannan Vines, a former Army wife and caregiver to her Iraq vet husband, offers a “Top 10” list of things new caregivers need to know. Read More
View ArticleHoliday Message from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama and his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, take a moment to give a special holiday message to service men and women and their families. Read More
View ArticleNavy Ombudsmen Volunteers Who Make a Difference
U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert and his wife gave a special message to ombudsmen in regards to the vital role they play in fleet and family readiness. Read More
View ArticleHalfway Home
Some U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, which is currently deployed to Afghanistan, had the opportunity to come back home for the holidays. Read More
View ArticleThe State of Military Family Support
Rosemary Freitas Williams discusses the state of support that Military Community and Family Policy provides to service members, their families and survivors. Read More
View ArticleDon’t Mourn in Black, Travel Well
Instead of mourning in black, Alison Miller, widow of retired Master Sgt. Chuck Dearing travels the country in a pink painted car in memory of her late husband. Read More
View ArticleSurgeon and Spouse: How One Navy Wife Balances Medicine and the Military
Anne Fabrizio has many titles, including doctor & military spouse. Here's how she balances the demands of her surgical career and marriage to a Navy chief.
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