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Covenant Betters Bamberg Services

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July 2, 2009 -By Douglas DeMaio, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

For a little less than two years now Soldiers and their families have received new resources and greater access to services thanks to the Army Family Covenant.

Covenant Continues To Provide For Army Families

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June 30, 2009 - By IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs

Since October 2008, the Army Family Covenant has delivered more than 150,000 free hours of respite care in Europe, along with saving Soldiers and their families more than $1.5 million while participating in Child, Youth and School Services activities.

Group Plans 'National Day of Awakening' on Mental Health

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June 30, 2009 - By Sharon Foster, American Forces Press Service

A Maryland-based troop-support group is planning a "National Day of Awakening" to highlight the merntal health needs of military families and the services available to them.

Transferability Policy For Post 9-11 GI Bill Announced

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June 29, 2009 - By Rachel Parks (USAG Benelux)

Aug. 1 is the date that the Post 9-11 GI Bill will take effect and the Department of Defense recently announced the policy for transferring educational benefits to spouses or children of Servicemembers.

Expanded HAP Could Help With BRAC Hardships

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June 29, 2009 - By Rob McIlvaine, FMWRC Public Affairs

While the Base Realignment and Closure decisions of 2005 are causing upheaval for some families, help is available through the Department of Defense National Relocation Program, the Homeowners Assistance Program, and soon, the Expanded HAP, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Child Development Center Opens After A Year Long-Renovation

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June 29, 2009 - By Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno Public Affairs

The doors of the Camp Darby Child Development Center opened to the community children on June 16 after a year-long renovation costing approximately $1 million.

During The Storm, Officials Offer Tips On Riding Out Storms

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June 29, 2009 - By Jeremy Wise, Army News Service

While human activity outside may be at a minimum during a hurricane here, the Installation Operations Center (IOC) staff works feverishly throughout the storm to make sure every person stays safe and property suffers minimal damage.

DEFY Summer Camp Offers Rota Children Road To Success

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June 29, 2009 - By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Ebalo, Navy.mil News

The Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota offered a summer camp to teach children ages 9-12 valuable life lessons.

Naval Base Guam Self-Defense Class Helps Women

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June 29, 2009 - By Oyaol Ngirairikl, Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs

Security and fitness experts from Naval Base Guam (NBG) held a self-defense class May 29-22 aimed at helping women protect themselves.

Nine Military Children Receive $13,500 In College Scholarships

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June 26, 2009 - By Ronna Brown, Sentinel staff writer

The recipients of the 2009 Scholarships for Military Children expressed their gratitude to those who have supported them during the presentation ceremony at Fort McPherson Commissary June 18.

Military Spouses Thank Gates for Support

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June 26, 2009 - By Fred W. Baker III, American Forces Press Service

Since he took office two and a half years ago, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has traveled the world talking with troops about their service and sacrifices.

Naval Station Norfolk Hosts Family, Navy Planning Seminar

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June 26, 2009 - By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class(AW/SW) R.J. Stratchko, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk hosted a pregnancy seminar that was open to female and male Sailors who have either had children or are contemplating starting a family June 25.

Yokosuka Educates Sailors, Families on Healthy Eating

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June 26, 2009 - By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. White, Navy Public Affairs Support Element Japan

Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Health and Fitness Center held Navy Nutrition Now class June 22-26 to educate Sailors and family members on ways to live healthier lifestyles.

President Rolls Up Sleeves to Support Military Kids

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June 25, 2009 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service

Volunteers were already hard at work stuffing backpacks full of goodies for military kids today in Fort Lesley J. McNair's gymnasium when President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrived to give them a hand.

Don't Be a Victim-Avoid Scams Against Family Members of The Deployed

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June 25, 2009 - By Laura Jane Kenny, Fort Carson Mountianeer

Spouses, parents and grandparents are often proud when a family member is deployed, but displaying bumper stickers like "Half of my heart is in Iraq" is not a safe way to show it.

Counseling Services Expand for Soldiers, Family Members

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June 25, 2009 - By DELAWESE FULTON, Fort Jackson Leader, Army.Mil News

The number of Military OneSource face-to-face counseling sessions available for active duty Soldiers and their families has double to 12.

VA Begins Stimulus Payments to Veterans

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June 25, 2009 - By VA Public Affairs

The first $250 payments to veterans as part of President Obama's recovery plan were sent Monday, and officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs said all payments will be distributed by June 30.

Web Site to Open Sign-ups For Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfers

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June 23, 2009 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service

It's official. The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said June 23.

Officials Work to Lessen Impact of Deployments on Children

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June 22, 2009 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service

Defense Department officials are working aggressively to reduce the impact of multiple deployments on the children of military families.

New Navy Secretary Stresses Commitment to Sailors, Marines, Families

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June 19, 2009 - By Darren Harrison, Special to American Forces Press Service

Navy Secretary Raymond E. Mabus Jr. assumed office yesterday, pledging that commitment to sailors, Marines and their families will be the cornerstone of his service.

Defense Schools' Director Pleased With Year's Accomplishments

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June 18, 2009 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service

For the Department of Defense Education Activity, the 2008-2009 school year was all about improving education for military children, the agency's director said as she reflected on the accomplishments of what she's dubbed "Team DoDEA."

Obama Signs Memo Opening Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

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June 18, 2009 - By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service

President Barack Obama signed a memorandum yesterday opening up benefits to same-sex couples and forbidding discrimination in the federal workplace.

Soldiers Can Find Housing Online

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June 18, 2009 - By C. Todd Lopez

Soldiers looking for an easy way to find safe, reputable housing at their new duty station -- before they arrive -- can visit their local housing office and ask for information about the Automated Housing Referral Network.

Planning Key to Family Readiness During Hurricane Season

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June 18, 2009 - Navy.Mil News

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans and Fleet and Family Services (FFSC) are teaming up to provide Sailors here with evacuation and emergency preparedness resources for this hurricane season, which began June 1 and ends Nov. 30.

Q-West Chaplains Introduce Video Teleconference Counseling for Couples

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June 15, 2009 - By Sgt. 1st Class Adam Shaw, Army.Mil News

He has started a program that allows Soldiers at Q-West to see and talk to each other video teleconference, and receive a two-way counseling. The chaplain's office offers this to couples within the brigade who are seeking to strengthen their marriages and work through marital problems.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Raises More Than $300,000

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June 13, 2009 - By Sharon Foster, American Forces Press Service

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation recently raised more than $300,000 at its 23rd Annual Washington Gala to benefit high school and college students from families of active-duty and former Marines.

Law Gives Military Renters More Protection Against Foreclosures

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June 11, 2009 - By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden, Special to American Forces Press Service

President Barack Obama's latest efforts to look after home renters gives military members additional protection if the homes they rent are foreclosed, a Defense Department official said today.

Officials Look to Colleges, Universities for Civilian Employees

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June 11, 2009 - By April Rowden, Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

As Air Force officials seek the best and brightest talent for the civilian workforce, they continue to actively recruit students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Education Activity Lowers Kindergarten Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

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June 10, 2009 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service

Kindergartens at many Department of Defense Education Activity schools will have fewer students per teacher when classes resume in the fall.

Mullen: Warfighters, Families, Wounded Warriors Drive Budget Request

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June 10, 2009 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service

The nation's top military officer told Congress yesterday the fiscal 2010 defense budget request puts money where it's needed: to recruit and retain the quality troops and their families who form the foundation of the all-volunteer force.

Heart Link Connects Spouses with Mission

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June 8, 2009 - By Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Ten spouses participated in Schriever's Heart Link program June 5, attending several briefings from 50th Space Wing agencies and touring the 3rd and 22nd Space Operations Squadrons.

Parents Learn to Teach Children with Army Program's Help

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June 6, 2009 - By Bill Mossman, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs

For a brief moment, Callie Smith remained on all fours, sizing up her target like some kind of potential prized catch.

Education Activity Helps Deployed Parents See Childrens' Graduations

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June 5, 2009 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service

This year, as it's been for the last five, no high school senior graduating from a Department of Defense Education Activity school in Europe will look around wishing a parent could be there as the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance" fills the air.

Defense Priority Placement Program Places 250,000th Employee

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June 4, 2009 - By Gerry J. Gilmore, American Forces Press Service

The Defense Department's Priority Placement Program placed its 250,000th employee in March, program officials said today.

Army Designs Education System For Civilians

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June 4, 2009 - By Paula Nardella, Army News Service

To help Department of Defense civilians continuously improve their skills, the Army uses the Civilian Education System, which is based on various course levels.

Army Family Action Plan Conference Sends 9 Issues To DA

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June 4, 2009 - By Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd, United States Army, Pacific

Members of the United States Army, Pacific Army Family Action Plan presented nine issues and recommendations affecting Soldiers, Family members and Department of Army Civilians in a conference here May 27-29.

Fort Carson Red Cross Support Soldiers, Families

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June 4, 2009 - By Rick Emert, Fort Carson Mountaineer

Six months in as the new Fort Carson station manager, Susanne Harlandt is all but shouting from the mountaintops to let the community know what the Red Cross has to offer.

FRG Round-Up Addresses Transition, Integration

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June 4, 2009 - By Story & photo by Master Sgt. Michael Pintagro, Army News Service

2nd Infantry Division commanders, senior staff, senior enlisted advisors and Family Readiness Group leaders met to discuss issues surrounding the transition and integration of Division Soldiers and Families May 27 at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan.

Army Families Battle Against Autism

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June 4, 2009 - By Kari Hawkins, Redstone Rocket Staff

When he was a baby he suffered from several ear infections and upper respiratory illnesses. His mother remembers the almost constant rounds of antibiotics that doctor's prescribed for her son's health.

A 'New' Recreation Area to Serve Fort Stewart Soldiers, Families

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June 4, 2009 - By Bob Mathews, Fort Stewart FMWR Marketing Publicity Specialist

If you haven't been to the Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area lately, you're missing something special. It is not the Holbrook you used to know.

City in Oklahoma Appoints Ambassador to Military Families

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June 3, 2009 - By Sharon Foster, American Forces Press Service

Having been part of their tightly knit community all her life, Teresa Vance always has had an interest in military families.

DoD Education Activity Changes DDESS Enrollment Policy For Fallen Warrior Family

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June 3, 2009 - By Department of Defense Education Activity

The Department of Defense Education Activity announced it has changed a policy regarding the education of the Family members of Fallen Military members.

State Group Addresses Military Readiness, Quality Of Life in Jacksonville

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June 3, 2009 - By Clark Pierce, Jax Air News

More than 60 members of the Florida Defense Alliance (FDA) gathered for a biannual meeting at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville Officers Club May 27-28.

Returning Warrior Workshop Helps Sailors, Families Address New Challenges

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June 3, 2009 - By Lt. Adam S. Bashaw, Commander, Navy Reserve Force, Public Affairs

Demobilized Sailors and Marines from the southeast region, along with their spouses, attended the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) in New Orleans May 16-17.

Childhood Development Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

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June 3, 2009 - By Mischa Bunnett, Naval Base San Diego Public Affair

Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Child Development Center is one of the first centers to earn accreditation under a newly defined set of standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals.

Spouses Who Choose Portable Careers Can Get Help Paying For Training

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June 3, 2009 - By Scott Prater, Schriever Sentinel

Military spouses who are looking to enhance their careers might want to look into the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program.

Reintegration Process Eases Transition For Soldiers, families

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June 2, 2009 - By Stacy Theresa Graham (USAG Baumholder)

Reintegration may be new to some or it may be old hat to others, but like everything, there are always changes.

Army Identifies Military OneSource, Defense Center of Excellence Outreach Center As Primary Crisis Intervention Resources

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June 2, 2009 - By Department of the Army, Army News Service

Soldiers, Army civilians and their families in need of crisis intervention now have two resources to call for assistance, as the Army has identified Military OneSource and the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury as primary phone and online services to support our Army community.

Texas Governor Perry Signs Legislation To Help Children In Military Families

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June 1, 2009 - By III PAO, Army News Service

Texas Governor Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 90, authorizing Texas to join 19 other states in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Saturday.

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Last updated July 2, 2009