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My wife saved my lifeAugust 25, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Walking with my surgeon from the exam room to his office to schedule my impending surgery, I told him it was my wife’s concern about an unsightly mole on my back that sent me to a... MORE 

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Blog offers support to military familiesAugust 25, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Defense Department has launched a blog called "Family Matters" that is dedicated to providing resources and support to military families.The blog – which can be found at... MORE 

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Group finds foster homes for deployed troops' petsAugust 21, 2009 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind - Many programs help military members' families during a deployment, but what about their four-legged friends?Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet, a... MORE 

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Arizona forms coalition for military familiesAugust 21, 2009 — PHOENIX - More than 100 representatives from military, state and local governments and various sectors of the community met at the Arizona National Guard State Headquarters for the first meeting of... MORE 

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Yellow Ribbon Program provides support servicesAugust 19, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Yellow Ribbon Program is "off and running," said the program's deputy executive director, James "Scotty" Scott.The program's goal is to prepare servicemembers and their families... MORE 

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Quick hire of military spouses starts in SeptemberAugust 17, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under a personnel rule that takes effect next month, some military spouses, including spouses of activated National Guard members, could be quickly hired for federal jobs without... MORE 

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More Guardmembers getting their health insurance through TRICARE Reserve SelectAugust 13, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Many of the estimated millions of Americans without health insurance are that way because they can’t afford the premiums. It’s a dilemma that Guardmembers don’t have to face because... MORE 

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'Family Matters' blog offers support to military familiesAugust 10, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - American Forces Press Service has launched a military blog called "Family Matters" dedicated to helping military families deal with the challenges and situations unique to a... MORE 

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Louisiana Guard helps children 'Stay on Track'August 10, 2009 — MONROE, La. - Fancy helicopters, high tech gadgets and a law enforcement background are most people’s perception of the Louisiana National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force.But for a select few... MORE 

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Joan Orr Spouse Award open for nominationsJuly 28, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force members can now submit nominations for their spouse as the 2010 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year. The period of the award runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31,... MORE 

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DoD committed to supporting Guardmembers, familiesJuly 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Department of Defense is committed to supporting Guard and Reserve members and their families through policies that maintain strong family programs and innovative efforts, such as... MORE 

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Officials raise awareness of special needs programsJuly 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pentagon officials want all military families with special needs to be enrolled in the Defense Department's Exceptional Family Member program.Though more than 90,000 military... MORE 

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Sisterhood of the Travelling BDUsJuly 23, 2009 — SAN DIEGO - Two California teenagers are honoring National Guard parents, who have had to pack up their BDUs and travel to overseas locations or natural disasters at home, in a project they have named... MORE 

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Respite Care Offers Families Valuable RestJuly 17, 2009 — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - For Army families who are responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities, the Exceptional Family Member Program Respite Care Program provides a temporary rest period for... MORE 

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Heartwarming film pays tribute to Maine troop greetersJuly 16, 2009 — NEW YORK CITY - Military personnel and families will want to see the theatrical release of a new independent film running July 17-23 here at the IFC Center in Manhattan.   The movie is also for... MORE 

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Florida spouses deploy together for Iraq missionJuly 10, 2009 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - When Pfc. Joseph James deploys this month, he won't have to say goodbye to his wife Samantha - she will be beside him throughout the year-long mission to Iraq.The James, both... MORE 

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Air Force assists with adoption expensesJuly 7, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - With thousands of children available for adoption in the U.S. alone, and with adoption fees that can reach well into the thousands of dollars, the Air Force is helping... MORE 

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Kids encouraged to participate in disaster preparednessJune 26, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hurricane season is underway, and families need to be prepared."Now is the time to make your plan if you don't have one, or rehearse your old plan," said Jim Platt, deputy director... MORE 

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Youth Camp connects Missouri Guard kids from across the stateJune 26, 2009 — ST LOUIS, Mo. - In its third year, the Missouri National Guard State Family Program’s Youth Camp brought together nearly 50 kids ages 10 to 17 from across the state to enjoy three days of team... MORE 

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Web site to open sign-ups for post-9/11 GI Bill transfersJune 24, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's official. The Defense Department signed off yesterday on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or... MORE 

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