We must also protect the civilian members of the DoD family. Unlike U.S. troops, family members do not volunteer to go in harm's way, White said. We recognize this new policy will be a hardship for some, and we will do all we can, but our first responsibility is to protect the families. DoD families worldwide need to be on the alert, White said. The bottom line for every member of the DoD family overseas is caution.
National security begins with personal security.
Each person provides his or her own first line of defense. That means being alert and careful. Most of all, it means watching out for each other and taking care of each other.