Focus
On Memorial Day, May 28, wear blue: run to remember will launch an event called wear blue Runs for the Fallen by partnering with Run for the Fallen, a nonprofit whose runners run miles for every Servicemember killed in the Global War on Terror. Participants can pledge to run any
Veterans
The Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) has the best interest of both Soldier and family in mind. With programs ranging from placing veterans in the civilian job market to bereavement counseling, the VA does everything it can to make the transition from military to civilian life seamless. While one would
Military Life
When first meeting Army Spouse Andrea Dornelas, one can tell right off of the bat that she is a determined individual. Not only is she an Army wife to a Soldier in the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, but she also works full time, and cares for two kids at
Health
These days we live in a world where dietary restrictions are the norm. Whether going gluten free for health reasons or adapting to a vegetarian/vegan/raw diet for personal ones, it is easy to come across an individual forgoing certain foods. Army spouse Brittne Elliot-Hilde knows this all too well, stating
Housing
On February 9th 2012, the Office of Public Affairs of the Department of Justice released a document which detailed joint federal-state agreement to compensate Servicemembers who were wrongfully foreclosed upon. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and its predecessor, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) have been protecting
Health
The Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a private group supporting families that have exceptional needs. This includes families who have a member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or an intellectual disability. While enrollment into EFMP is required by the Service member, the group welcomes
Health
When first meeting Army spouse Andrea Dornelas, one can tell right off the bat that she is a determined individual. Not only is she the wife of a Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, but she also works full time and cares for two kids at home. While this
Focus
In military life, words like "honor" and "loyalty" are used daily. While some spouses stay home and others hold jobs, many would agree that "resilient"would be a perfect word to describe them. Everything from major military milestones such as deployments and prolonged training to parent teacher conferences and trips to
Kids
LEGOs are a childhood staple. Kids of all ages enjoy them, a hobby that some never grow out of. Anything can be created, from a simple helicopter to autonomous machines used for competitions - the world of LEGO sure is a versatile one that does not necessarily stop at adulthood. When
Military Life
For Army spouse Heather Williams, journey through Army life for her and husband Captain Chaplain (CH) Jameson Williams has been one natural transition to another. Prior to the Army, he worked in television, and then entered the Army as a Signal Corps officer before finding his passion in the Chaplaincy. CH
