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  • First lady lauds 'A force of families'

    The nation's military is built and sustained on the strength of families, First Lady Michelle Obama told the U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2011 and their families at a banquet last night in West Point, N.Y., on May 20, the eve of graduation ceremonies. No matter where their careers take them, Mrs. Obama told the graduating cadets, their families

  • Hundreds of VA applications for new family caregiver benefits processed in first week

    In the first week for open applications, Veterans Affairs representatives have assisted more than 625 veterans, service members and their family caregivers in applying for new services under the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010."We are off to a good start having helped hundreds to apply, but we know there are thousands more
  • Kristen Johnson, widow of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, tries to keep her composure after receiving a folded flag from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony May 7, 2011, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. General Schwartz also presented a flag to Senior Airman Michael Buras’ widow, Emily, at the ceremony. Fifteen new names were added to the memorial wall this year. The total, which includes all services, now stands at 269. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    EOD memorial ceremony honors 15 fallen heroes

    "We assemble here today to remember the sacrifice of (explosive ordnance disposal) technicians and comfort their loved ones left behind."With those words, Navy Capt. Adam Guziewicz, the Naval School EOD commander, welcomed almost 3,000 people to the 42nd annual memorial service honoring EOD technicians past and present.Fifteen names of EOD
  • First Lady Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves during a fitness and nutrition event May 9, 2011, at the White House. The first lady and a group of about 80 National Guard and Reserve teens tried out several fitness and nutrition stations scattered across the South Lawn. (DOD photo/Elaine Sanchez)

    First lady invites Guard, Reserve kids to fitness event

    Alongside about 80 children of National Guardsmen and reservists, first lady Michelle Obama showed off her dance moves and football-handling prowess yesterday during a "Let's Move" fitness and nutrition event for military families on the White House's South Lawn.The first lady invited the kids to "get going" at fitness stations -- led by members of

  • The Million Veteran Program: VA's genomics game-changer launches nationwide

    An unprecedented Veterans Affairs research program that promises to advance the sophisticated science of genomics goes national May 5, according to the VA's top official. "It is my honor," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki, "to join with so many fellow veterans in keeping VA at the leading edge of genomics research. This
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    Mrs. Mullen spotlights family issues in new blog

    Building resilience and providing long-term support are keys to strengthening military families and better equipping them to weather the frequent, multiple deployments so prevalent in this decade of war, the wife of the nation's top military officer said."We've never asked a generation of families to do what this one has done," said Deborah Mullen,

  • Study shows 24-percent savings with AAFES

    A recent study of Army and Air Force Exchange Service prices shows that troops save an average of 24 percent when exercising their AAFES benefit. Conducted in October 2010 by an independent research firm, the Market Basket Survey focused on the percentage of savings military patrons receive based on market, retailer and department.The survey

  • Commissaries continue efficient reporting of taxpayer funds

    When it comes to accounting for taxpayer funds, the Defense Commissary Agency has proven that every dollar counts. For the ninth consecutive year, independent auditors have rated DeCA's financial statements as excellent. In the accounting world, an excellent rating on the review of a corporate financial statement is called a "clean audit" or an
  • Robert L. Gordon III, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, addresses nearly 2,000 family-support professionals April 27, 2011, during the 2011 Family Resilience Conference in Chicago. (Defense Department photo/Elaine Sanchez)

    DOD official cites need for expanded family support networks

    The Defense Department is working to expand and integrate its network of military and civilian helping professionals to ensure military families receive the support and care they need for years to come, the DOD official who oversees family programs said here April 27."History has shown that by combining our resources, we can meet any challenge, in

  • Communication helps children cope with deployments

    For service members and their families, preparing for an upcoming deployment is another of the many challenges unique to military life. Letting children know that they can talk about their fears and worries when preparing for a deployment helps them prepare for stressful situations in the future."When parents are having a conversation about their
  • First Lady Michelle Obama greets a member of the Camp Lejeune community April 13, 2011, during the "Joining Forces" campaign kickoff at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The White House launched the campaign to raise awareness about the challenges facing military families and to urge all Americans to support them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Damany S. Coleman)

    First lady aims to improve military families' lives

    First lady Michelle Obama stood behind a podium in the White House's East Room, her husband close at hand, as she addressed an audience of high-ranking military and government officials.Although it was a high-powered crowd, the first lady wasn't there for the officials or for the star-studded brass. She was there to speak for military families.As

  • Commissary produce managers get 'top' recognition

    Produce industry officials will honor two Defense Commissary Agency produce managers during a convention in New Orleans in May.Jennifer Smith, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Donald Courtright, from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., were chosen from hundreds of nominations by United Fresh Produce officials for their list of the Top
  • U.S. Air Force Reservists and their families learn more about their personalities by taking a Four Lenses class during the western region Yellow Ribbon Program event April 15, 2011, in Phoenix. Much of the information presented over the weekend went back to the attendee's Four Lenses personality type and created a foundation from it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott P. Farley)

    Deployers, families learn communication, deployment skills at Yellow Ribbon event

    More than 80 Air Force Reserve members and their families, from 15 bases nationwide, attended the western regional Yellow Ribbon Program event here April 15-17.The event focused on tackling communication strategies and myriad deployment issues, including preparing for the day-to-day challenges experienced throughout the cycle of the deployment
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    TRICARE supports DEA's National Medication Take Back Day

    National Medication Take Back Day is being observed April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at many police departments, universities, hospitals and military installations across America. This one-day event, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, provides a venue for people to safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription
  • Col. William Bailey greets his wife and children upon his arrival April 15, 2011, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Colonel Bailey is the commander of the 4th Fighter Squadron and an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot. He led six jets as the first of their team to return from a six-month deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Saylock)

    Photo essay: Family members and friends welcome Airmen returning from deployment

    Family members and friends greet Airmen as they arrive here April 15, from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.View the slideshow.

  • Show seeks military families for home makeover

    The producers of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are seeking people involved in the military whose home deserves an extreme makeover. The producers are looking for people with "amazing strength of character and who put their own needs aside to help others," a press release said. "Whether it's a Soldier, a mom, a teacher or a fireman, we
  • Tech. Sgt. Ladell Moss collects money from Capt. Charles Marquez April 14, 2011, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Both Airmen are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

    Deployed Airmen replace money stolen from little girls in Georgia

    Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron here collected $160 April 14 to replace money stolen from three girls in Warner Robins, Ga. Capt. Charles Marquez, the 455th EAPS Air Terminal Operation Center officer in charge, read an article about how the girls setup a lemonade stand to raise money for one of the girl's ill cousin. The
  • Senior Master Sgt. William Liston addresses the audience on behalf of his family at the Our Military Kids of the Year awards ceremony April 14, 2011, at the Navy Memorial in Washington. Sergeant Liston and his family were honored as the Our Military Kids Family of the Year. Our Military Kids is a nonprofit organization that provides artistic, athletic and educational grants to children of deployed National Guardsmen and military reservists. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty officer 2nd Class Patrick Gordon)

    Organization honors service members' children

    Officials with Our Military Kids honored four children and a military family here yesterday in an award ceremony at the Navy Memorial here.During the organization's "Our Military Kids of the Year" event, retired Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, the 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and an Our Military Kids advisory board member, spoke on the
  • First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden greet Sesame Street Muppets Telly and Grover while Elmo waits for his hug during a "Joining Forces" community event April 14, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. The event also kicked off the Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families, a free traveling tour exclusively for military families. (Defense Department photo/Elaine Sanchez)

    First lady, Dr. Biden kick off Sesame, USO tour

    Calling out over thousands of screaming fans, Elmo introduced a few new friends to Sesame Street here April 14.First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, stepped onto the auditorium stage and into the arms of Elmo and friends as a crowd of local military and community families stood and cheered.Mrs. Obama
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy (right) shares the witness stand while Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent delivers his opening statement during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on military personnel issues April 13, 2011, in Washington. Also testifying were Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    CMSAF discusses quality-of-life, personnel issues on Capitol Hill

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee here April 13 about personnel and quality-of-life issues impacting the enlisted force.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy, alongside his sister-service counterparts, highlighted the importance of mental health, transition assistance and educational
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