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Wife of Maryland Army Guard Soldier named 2014 National Guard Military Spouse...
ARLINGTON, Va. - The spouse of a Soldier with the Maryland Army National Guard's 29th Combat Aviation Brigade was recently recognized as the 2014 National Guard Spouse of the Year in a ceremony at
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Michigan National Guard hosts suicide intervention workshop
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Depending on which national news source one listens to or reads, a person may obtain a varying understanding of the rate of suicides across the military community. A November
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Commentary: A salute to military fathers and the families who love them
FRANKFORT, Ky.- As this Father's Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the fact that many of our Soldiers and Airmen will be away from home on this day dedicated to honoring fathers and
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Commission seeks service members' compensation preferences
WASHINGTON - The commission tasked by President Barack Obama and Congress to modernize military compensation and benefits programs is seeking input from service members on their preferences. Alphonso
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Play it safe with fireworks on July Fourth
WASHINGTON - Shooting off fireworks on Independence Day is becoming more hazardous, according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission study issued June 26. In 2013, there were eight deaths and an
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Voting official advises early action to ensure timely ballot casting
WASHINGTON - Service members, their families and U.S. citizens overseas away from their home voting locations should register early to ensure receipt of voting materials, the Defense Department’s top
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'Much more comprehensive' service directory guides parents of special-needs...
WASHINGTON - A permanent-change-of-station move prompts its own challenges, but family members with special-needs children face another complexity when looking for the right schools at their new home,
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Gen. Grass, education secretary advise creating better higher-learning...
WASHINGTON – Creating better education standards is key to preparing military children for college and future careers, the U.S. government’s top education official and the National Guard Bureau’s
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188th Wing family named Air National Guard Family of the Year
NORMAN, Okla. - An Arkansas Air National Guard family from the 188th Wing in Fort Smith, Arkansas, set the national standard for volunteerism and was recognized for their accomplishments Aug. 13
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Army warns Soldiers and families to beware of predatory lenders
WASHINGTON - “Need money fast? Need a new car? No problem! Instant approval for members of the military!” While advertisements for immediate cash and merchandise are appealing, service members can
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Tennessee National Guard Soldier assists colleagues beyond the battlefield
LOBELVILLE, Tenn. - Staff Sgt. Pamela Pugh, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and 14-year member of the Tennessee National Guard, was contacted during the late summer of 2014 by two of her
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Defense Department celebrates Military Family Month in November
WASHINGTON - November in America traditionally is a month of thankfulness, and the Defense Department chose this month to recognize those who support the nation’s armed forces but who don’t wear the
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National Guard agreement with Agriculture Department will assist family outreach
CAMP DAWSON, W. Va. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today
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Commentary: An Airman who waited too long to obtain crucial documents
McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - I learned these past months that having “advanced medical directives” and other documents make a family emergency more manageable. It is one less issue to
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Mantastic Movember, geared to men's health, introduced in November
ARLINGTON, Va. - Guard Your Health, a health and medical readiness campaign from the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon’s Office, launched the Mantastic Movember campaign this month to increase
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Guard Teen Panel provides outlet for Guard youth to voice concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. – Being a teenager in a National Guard family can bring its own unique challenges outside of the everyday items often faced by teenagers. As a way to focus on issues faced by teens from
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Military spouse employment program expands partnership
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. - Through Joining Forces, an initiative offering employment, educational and wellness resources to military families, Pentagon officials Wednesday inducted 38
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Army training keeps Soldiers resilient during holidays, all year
WASHINGTON - Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman, who is deployed in Afghanistan, relies on his Army training and support from his family and battle buddies to stay Army Strong while thousands of miles
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Defense Department launches child care website to ease relocation concerns
WASHINGTON - As military families move frequently and face a host of concerns, finding child care can be one of the greatest challenges, Barbara Thompson, director of military community and policy's
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Defense Department salutes Guard, Reserve Family Readiness Programs
WASHINGTON – The war on terrorism that began with the 9/11 attacks has meant that unprecedented numbers of reserve troops have been called to active duty. On Feb. 27, the Department of Defense, as it
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