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Why Doing Away With Stateside DoDEA Schools Will Hurt Military Families
Family

Why Doing Away With Stateside DoDEA Schools Will Hurt Military Families

By Meg Flanagan

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

Beware: Military Dependents Can Be Forced To Repay Their Parents’ GI Bill
Family

Beware: Military Dependents Can Be Forced To Repay Their Parents’ GI Bill

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

Trump’s Claim That Most Presidents Don’t Call The Families Of Fallen Troops Is Untrue
Family

Trump’s Claim That Most Presidents Don’t Call The Families Of Fallen Troops Is Untrue

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

Fallen Soldier’s Downrange Comrades Reveal His Baby’s Gender In Touching Video
Family

Fallen Soldier’s Downrange Comrades Reveal His Baby’s Gender In Touching Video

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

This Recruit Just Became The 7th Marine In His Family
Family

This Recruit Just Became The 7th Marine In His Family

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 20, 2017

Every Dad Can Relate To Tim Kennedy’s Message About Fatherhood
Family

Every Dad Can Relate To Tim Kennedy’s Message About Fatherhood

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jun 18, 2017

5 Discounts For Service Members That Will Make Your Trip To Disney Unforgettable
Family

5 Discounts For Service Members That Will Make Your Trip To Disney Unforgettable

By Francis Horton

Posted on Apr 24, 2017

Sorry, But Research Shows Marriage Is Better For Men Than Being Single
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Sorry, But Research Shows Marriage Is Better For Men Than Being Single

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Feb 16, 2017

This Texas Man Was A Dirtbag To His Family. When He Died, They Got Their Revenge
Family

This Texas Man Was A Dirtbag To His Family. When He Died, They Got Their Revenge

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 14, 2017

Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It
Family

Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets
Family

Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

This Vet Missed Work When His Wife Went Into Labor, So His Company Fired Him
Family

This Vet Missed Work When His Wife Went Into Labor, So His Company Fired Him

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

What Veterans Day Means For Me, A Gold Star Wife
Family

What Veterans Day Means For Me, A Gold Star Wife

By Jane Horton

Posted on Nov 11, 2016

I Spent A Month Looking For Love On Military Dating Sites
Family

I Spent A Month Looking For Love On Military Dating Sites

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 28, 2016

Tom Hanks: ‘Military Caregivers Are Hidden Heroes And They Need Your Support’
Family

Tom Hanks: ‘Military Caregivers Are Hidden Heroes And They Need Your Support’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 28, 2016

8 Back-To-School Deals For Military Families
Family

8 Back-To-School Deals For Military Families

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 18, 2016

How A Kid Spent 5 Years Raising Money For Families Of Fallen Special Operators
Family

How A Kid Spent 5 Years Raising Money For Families Of Fallen Special Operators

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 17, 2016

8 True Stories About Dating In The Military
Family

8 True Stories About Dating In The Military

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 17, 2016

This Commercial Will Make Any Military Dad Cry Giant Man Tears
Family

This Commercial Will Make Any Military Dad Cry Giant Man Tears

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 15, 2016

Chris Kyle’s Widow Discusses Life 3 Years After His Death
Family

Chris Kyle’s Widow Discusses Life 3 Years After His Death

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 8, 2016

In 2005, George W. Bush Gave The Right Response To A Gold Star Mother
Family

In 2005, George W. Bush Gave The Right Response To A Gold Star Mother

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 3, 2016

What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold
Family

What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 12, 2016

17 Things You Only Understand If You’ve PCS’d Over And Over
Family

17 Things You Only Understand If You’ve PCS’d Over And Over

By Jessica Brown

Posted on Jul 3, 2016

Here Are 6 Great Scholarships For Survivors Of The Fallen
Family

Here Are 6 Great Scholarships For Survivors Of The Fallen

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 21, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church Shifts From Protesting Military Funerals To Terror Victims
Family

Westboro Baptist Church Shifts From Protesting Military Funerals To Terror Victims

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 20, 2016

Move Beyond ‘Man Up’ And Have A Real Gut Check With Your Son
Family

Move Beyond ‘Man Up’ And Have A Real Gut Check With Your Son

By Fatherly

Posted on Jun 6, 2016

15 Things You Only Understand If Your Husband Deployed
Family

15 Things You Only Understand If Your Husband Deployed

By Jessica Brown

Posted on Jun 3, 2016

Children Of Fallen Troops Come To DC To Heal And Play
Family

Children Of Fallen Troops Come To DC To Heal And Play

By James Clark

Posted on May 30, 2016

Travis Manion’s Sister Reflects On The Meaning Of Memorial Day
Family

Travis Manion’s Sister Reflects On The Meaning Of Memorial Day

By Ryan Manion

Posted on May 27, 2016

A Guy Who Trains Astronauts Explains How Your Daughter Can Become One
Family

A Guy Who Trains Astronauts Explains How Your Daughter Can Become One

By Fatherly

Posted on May 23, 2016

4 Military-Inspired Tactics For Teaching Your Kids A Little Discipline
Family

4 Military-Inspired Tactics For Teaching Your Kids A Little Discipline

By Diana Moga

Posted on May 13, 2016

5 Tips To Avoid Military Housing Scams
Family

5 Tips To Avoid Military Housing Scams

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 9, 2016

Would I Encourage My Kids To Join The Military? It Depends
Family

Would I Encourage My Kids To Join The Military? It Depends

By Diana Moga

Posted on May 3, 2016

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell
Family

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 27, 2016

What The Marine Corps Taught Me About Parenting
Family

What The Marine Corps Taught Me About Parenting

By Diana Moga

Posted on Apr 13, 2016

8 Realities Of Being A Military Brat
Family

8 Realities Of Being A Military Brat

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 5, 2016

The Military’s Problem With Marriage
Family

The Military’s Problem With Marriage

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Apr 5, 2016

How Military Children Can Find And Earn College Scholarships
Family

How Military Children Can Find And Earn College Scholarships

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 1, 2016

The Military May Not Be A Family Business Much Longer
Family

The Military May Not Be A Family Business Much Longer

By Marissa A. Cruz

Posted on Mar 23, 2016

What It’s Really Like Growing Up In A Military Town
Family

What It’s Really Like Growing Up In A Military Town

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 21, 2016

How To Pack The Ultimate Care Package
Family

How To Pack The Ultimate Care Package

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 18, 2016

How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Dog
Family

How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Dog

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 8, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Father Honors Son’s Sacrifice Through Military Service
Family

UNSUNG HEROES: Father Honors Son’s Sacrifice Through Military Service

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 4, 2016

A USMC Drill Instructor Explains His 7 Principles Of Parenting
Family

A USMC Drill Instructor Explains His 7 Principles Of Parenting

By Fatherly

Posted on Feb 3, 2016

CARTER: DoD Will Offer New Fertility Benefit To Troops
Family

CARTER: DoD Will Offer New Fertility Benefit To Troops

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 2, 2016

How To Train Your Dog To Military Standards
Family

How To Train Your Dog To Military Standards

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 29, 2016

‘Veteran Kids’ Documentary Will Bring Attention To Military Families
Family

‘Veteran Kids’ Documentary Will Bring Attention To Military Families

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 29, 2016

6 Creative Ways To Help Your Kids With Deployment
Family

6 Creative Ways To Help Your Kids With Deployment

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 12, 2016

5 Things I Learned About Myself After Becoming A First-Time Dad
Family

5 Things I Learned About Myself After Becoming A First-Time Dad

By Jason M. Callahan

Posted on Jan 4, 2016

How to cope when the holidays aren’t exactly happy
Family

How to cope when the holidays aren’t exactly happy

By Greatist

Posted on Dec 25, 2015

A Survival Expert Prepares Your Family For Any Disaster
Family

A Survival Expert Prepares Your Family For Any Disaster

By Fatherly

Posted on Dec 15, 2015

New Toys ‘R’ Us Christmas Ad Tugs At Military Family Heartstrings
Family

New Toys ‘R’ Us Christmas Ad Tugs At Military Family Heartstrings

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2015

When A Military Family Becomes A Gold Star Family
Family

When A Military Family Becomes A Gold Star Family

By Andy Symonds

Posted on Dec 4, 2015

Service Members And Families Enjoy Night Of ‘Combat Dining Out’
Family

Service Members And Families Enjoy Night Of ‘Combat Dining Out’

By Dennis L. Anderson

Posted on Nov 25, 2015

3 Fathers And Their Sons Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice During The Vietnam War
Family

3 Fathers And Their Sons Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice During The Vietnam War

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 24, 2015

What Life Is Really Like When A Parent Deploys
Family

What Life Is Really Like When A Parent Deploys

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 4, 2015

How To Transfer Your GI Bill To Your Spouse Or Kids
Family

How To Transfer Your GI Bill To Your Spouse Or Kids

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 21, 2015

10 Military Skills That Make Service Members Amazing Parents
Family

10 Military Skills That Make Service Members Amazing Parents

By Mike Denny

Posted on Oct 7, 2015

How To Inspire Your Kids Through Acts Of Public Service
Family

How To Inspire Your Kids Through Acts Of Public Service

By Fatherly

Posted on Sep 29, 2015

10 Tips On Raising Resilient Kids From An Al Qaeda-Fighting Navy SEAL
Family

10 Tips On Raising Resilient Kids From An Al Qaeda-Fighting Navy SEAL

By Fatherly

Posted on Sep 21, 2015

5 Crucial Lessons Military Brats Learn Early In Life
Family

5 Crucial Lessons Military Brats Learn Early In Life

By Michael Lane Smith

Posted on Sep 14, 2015

6 Tips For Teaching Your Daughter To Kick The Crap Out Of Attackers
Family

6 Tips For Teaching Your Daughter To Kick The Crap Out Of Attackers

By Fatherly

Posted on Sep 11, 2015

A Navy SEAL And An Ironman Triathlete Offer Advice On Teaching Your Kid To Swim
Family

A Navy SEAL And An Ironman Triathlete Offer Advice On Teaching Your Kid To Swim

By Fatherly

Posted on Sep 1, 2015

We’re Having The Wrong Conversation About Military Brats
Family

We’re Having The Wrong Conversation About Military Brats

By Margaret Clevenger

Posted on Aug 24, 2015