FORT LEE, Va. - The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is implementing shopping limits on select specialty baby formula items as the agency works with its distributors to increase supply levels. Since May 13, in conjunction with established WIC...
How to help military children reconnect after two years of the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extraordinarily challenging for even the most resilient kids. The lockdowns and countless precautions have resulted in isolation and a loss of normal opportunities for children to just be children. What can...
Two JBLM children published in new book
Jocelyn Suarez knows about foreshadowing in telling a good, scary story. In her short story "Beach," she clues the reader into how a woman turns into a dog by writing, "The beach was as dry as a dog's tongue." Her younger brother, Knight...
Military Child of the Year overcame personal struggles to create online resource to help others
WASHINGTON - Embodying the resiliency of military children, Elena Ashburn, the 2022 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the Army, was able to turn her personal challenges into positive resources for others. During one year at...
Gold Star spouse shares her story
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - Deployments are a way of life for soldiers, many of whom have deployed multiple times for extended periods in service to their country. Spouses and families of service members often incur the stress of having a loved...
Considering military adoption? Eight things service families should know
Adoption is a great way to start or grow your family. The joy a child brings can be priceless. Uncle Sam also provides substantial support when you adopt. This includes assistance with adoption costs, tax credits and other benefits. Military...