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It is Better to Give than to Receive
There are officially 24 days left before Christmas! While we hustle and bustle to put up our tree and buy gifts for the family, let us not forget about the men and women who will be deployed this...
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Deployment during the Holidays
Having a family member serving overseas during the holidays can be interesting and memorable. One of the ways my Family tries to get through the holidays with our loved deployed is to continue our...
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Army Emergency Relief Announces Additional Categories for Assistance
Army Emergency Relief (AER) recently announced the addition of several new categories that are now eligible for assistance. New categories include family member dental care, basic furniture needs,...
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2012 Army Earth Day –“Sustaining the environment for a secure future”
2012 Army Earth Day The Army’s celebration of Earth Day began April 22, 1970. The idea was spearheaded by Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. senator from Wisconsin. The campaign for Earth Day began as a...
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Two-Star Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Yesterday, the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, announced the Army will establish a new two-star command headquarters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This new command will...
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When a Son Deploys
The below guest blog entry was submitted by Col. Rivers J. Johnson Jr., Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Cyber Command When I deployed to Iraq in August 2007, I didn’t think too much about my own safety...
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This We’ll Defend
At the top of the official Department of the Army emblem are the words, “This We’ll Defend.” This is the official Army motto. As we get ready to celebrate the birthday of our great Nation, I thought...
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Ask, Care and Escort: Words that could change or save a life
Following the release of the July suicide figures, Army Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III declared an Army wide Suicide Stand Down for September 27, 2012. The worldwide suicide prevention...
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Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness
“Everywhere we go, we are inspired by the resilience, strength and courage of the soldiers and their spouses and family members.” - Mrs. Linda Odierno, wife of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond...
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Resilience Training is Good for Soldiers, and Good for Spouses, Too
Today’s guest blog is from from Military Spouse, Jessi Mitchell. Below Mitchell shares her experience after attending the Army’s Master Resilience Trainer course. I was lucky enough to attend the...
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