family & relationships Archives

By Haley Britzky Feb 26, 2020

Family & Relationships

Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019

“Military families are American families, and as such, want similar life expectations and family dynamics as their civilian counterparts."

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer Feb 5, 2020

News

A soldier gave his family a surprise homecoming during the State of the Union

A Fort Bragg soldier surprised his wife during Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and President Donald Trump introduced...

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Jan 2, 2020

News

The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally coming home after an extended deployment

More than nine months after embarking on what was supposed to be a seven-month round-the-world deployment, the aircraft carrier Abraham...

By James Clark Dec 10, 2019

Family & Relationships

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

Gold Star family members might finally see an end to the so-called "Widows Tax" thanks to the National Defense Authorization...

By James Clark Aug 19, 2019

Entertainment

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers

Sesame Street is launching a new initiative geared toward military caregivers that's designed to help children understand, cope with, and...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Aug 2, 2019

Lifestyle

Air Guard officer in Congress: It’s time for Facebook to crack down on military romance scams

"These crimes result in a variety of consequences, including financial and emotional harm to victims as well as stolen identities...

By Katherine Khashimova Long, The Seattle Times Jul 31, 2019

Community

A soldier’s wife went to her Army chaplain after a rabbi sent her explicit messages. She says he harassed her instead

An Army investigation obtained by The Seattle Times found that Army Chaplain Capt. Michael Harari shared an Army spouse's allegations...

By Jeff Schogol Jun 26, 2019

Family & Relationships

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks

"There appears to be an increase in high-risk behaviors among service members; that is, having sex without a condom or...

By Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jun 3, 2019

Community

A disabled WWII veteran was at risk of falling through the cracks. Then other Texas vets stepped in

Six months ago, Larry Fromme rarely left his apartment, and he worried that he might get evicted as he struggled...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register May 2, 2019

Family & Relationships

The US military doesn’t follow its own rules when investigating domestic violence on bases

An analysis of more than 200 cases of domestic violence at eight military installations has determined that commanders and law...

By Jared Keller Mar 26, 2019

Family & Relationships

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

Before he left on his deployment to Afghanistan, Army Spc. Joseph P. Collette left a bit of himself behind

By Howard Altman, Tampa Bay Times Feb 22, 2019

Family & Relationships

2 Marines met in a burger joint during World War II. Their 75th wedding anniversary is Saturday

He was a half-drunk Marine, shipped back stateside from the hellish battlefields of the South Pacific with a case of...

By Tom Ricks Dec 6, 2018

The Long March

My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright

No. 19 in our contest says you don’t have to find meaning in your work, that there are other places...

By Tom Ricks Oct 15, 2018

The Long March

Why I Never Liked Those Videos Of Deployed Soldiers Surprising Their Kids At School

It always seemed kind of unfair to me. Kids with deployed parents have enough uncertainty in their lives. I think...

By Yolanda Cruz, The Sun Herald Aug 11, 2018

Family & Relationships

Coast Guard Officer Saves Drowning Teen Moments After Saying ‘I Do’

An off-duty Coast Guard member‘s wedding day turned into a rescue mission after he saved a teen from the water....

By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot Jul 26, 2018

Family & Relationships

Single Sailors Say Serving In The Navy Hurts Their Chances Of Getting Married

Love is hard to find. It's even harder if you're in the Navy. At least, that's what single sailors told...

By Sara Coello. The Dallas Morning News Jul 16, 2018

Family & Relationships

An Army Vet And His Wife Considered Divorce To Pay For Their Daughter’s Medical Bills

Three-year-old Annalynne Magallon has cerebral palsy, but her family is ineligible for Medicaid to help pay for her care because...

By Tom Ricks Jul 6, 2018

The Long March

Is The Deck Stacked Against Being A Marine Officer And A Mother?

This chart certainly makes me think so. Look at the numbers: In every rank from lieutenant to colonel, the majority...

By Paul Szoldra Jun 7, 2018

Code Red News

Military Spouse Who Cheated 8 Times In 3 Years Asks: Should I Divorce My Husband?

A military spouse who cheated on her husband with eight different people over three years of marriage — including one...

By David Leffler Jun 4, 2018

News

This Army Veteran Became The Face Of Military Romance Scams. Now He’s Fighting Back

In the summer of 2015, Bryan Denny received a peculiar message in his LinkedIn inbox. “I really need to speak...

By Jared Keller May 11, 2018

Family & Relationships

There’s A Big Problem With That Viral Military Spouse Photo

As a one-time ‘Ebola czar’ under President Barack Obama, Democratic political operative Ron Klain spent months fighting to stop viral...

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Jan 25, 2018

Family & Relationships

Married Veterans Face Greater Risk Of Suicide, Study Says

Veterans who are married or in a live-in relationship have a higher risk of suicide than their single counterparts, according...

By Elizabeth Doran, Syracuse Media Group Jan 16, 2018

Family & Relationships

Soldier Delivered Daughter At Fort Drum Gates After Base Hospital Turned Wife Away

When Brittany Kennedy showed up at the hospital in labor last Monday night, she was told she wasn't dilated enough...

By Matthew M. Burke, Stars and Stripes Nov 10, 2017

Family & Relationships

Okinawa Marines Honor Gold Star Father Who Enlisted To Finish What Son Started

Bill Krissoff is a serious man who quickly becomes warm and friendly in conversation. Refined, with a full head of...

By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes Jul 7, 2017

Family & Relationships

How Families Caring For Very Sick Children Are Forced To Choose Hospice Or Treatment

The rule is usually discovered by parents bracing for their child to die. Already consumed by tragedy, these military families...

family & relationships

News

Featured in family & relationships

Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019

A soldier gave his family a surprise homecoming during the State of the Union

The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally coming home after an extended deployment

The controversial ‘widows tax’ on Gold Star family benefits is closer to repeal than ever before

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers

Air Guard officer in Congress: It’s time for Facebook to crack down on military romance scams

A soldier’s wife went to her Army chaplain after a rabbi sent her explicit messages. She says he harassed her instead

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks

A disabled WWII veteran was at risk of falling through the cracks. Then other Texas vets stepped in

The US military doesn’t follow its own rules when investigating domestic violence on bases

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

2 Marines met in a burger joint during World War II. Their 75th wedding anniversary is Saturday

My Family Is At The Center Of My Life, And That’s Alright

Why I Never Liked Those Videos Of Deployed Soldiers Surprising Their Kids At School

Coast Guard Officer Saves Drowning Teen Moments After Saying ‘I Do’

Single Sailors Say Serving In The Navy Hurts Their Chances Of Getting Married

An Army Vet And His Wife Considered Divorce To Pay For Their Daughter’s Medical Bills

Is The Deck Stacked Against Being A Marine Officer And A Mother?

Military Spouse Who Cheated 8 Times In 3 Years Asks: Should I Divorce My Husband?

This Army Veteran Became The Face Of Military Romance Scams. Now He’s Fighting Back

There’s A Big Problem With That Viral Military Spouse Photo

Married Veterans Face Greater Risk Of Suicide, Study Says

Soldier Delivered Daughter At Fort Drum Gates After Base Hospital Turned Wife Away

Okinawa Marines Honor Gold Star Father Who Enlisted To Finish What Son Started

How Families Caring For Very Sick Children Are Forced To Choose Hospice Or Treatment