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Sophia Gonzalez receives a folded flag from an honor guard member during the funeral of her father, Master Sgt. Matthew Gonzalez, at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 26, 2015.
News
Sen Tim Kaine Wants To Protect Gold Star Children From Education Cuts
Cpl. Derrek Eldredge, trumpet player with the Quantico Marine Corps Band, plays taps during the Lt. Vincent Capodanno Medal of Honor dedication at the Capodanno Chapel aboard The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 9, 2014.
News
Marine Veteran Honors Slain Police Officers With Taps
Watch this Marine veteran honor the fallen Baton Rouge officers with Taps.
Brittany Jacobs and her son Christian, 5, visit the grave of her husband and his father, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Jacobs, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Family & Relationships
What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold
Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a military family member, but there is hope for survivors.
Isaiah Leiva, a college sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, shares his aspirations and gratitude with guests at the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s Scholarship Announcement Ceremony at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Family & Relationships
Here Are 6 Great Scholarships For Survivors Of The Fallen
There are a number of scholarships that cater specifically to children in Gold Star families.
An airman with the Air Force Honor Guard speaks to a Good Grief Camp attendees.
News
Children Of Fallen Troops Come To DC To Heal And Play
At an event in the nation’s capital, 500 children of fallen service members gathered for a day of fun and healing.
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Kurtz, 101st Airborne Division cavalry scout, and his wife Heather, embrace during the Wounded Warrior "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Veterans Benefits
The VA Program For Veteran Caregivers You May Not Know About
VA caregiver benefits provide financial, medical, and peer help for family members that support veterans.
A screenshot from a Facebook video posted by Terminal Lance on March 8 shows a Marine tricking his peers into standing at attention by playing Taps.
Humor
Bandsman Tricks Marines At Barracks Into Standing At Attention
With a trumpet and a plan, this Marine tricks several others into standing at attention by playing Taps.
VOW/TAP offers a smooth transition to civilian life
Career
12 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Job
Here are 12 common reasons you may have been passed over for a job opportunity.
Armory chief verifies weapons cards for a Marine's M4A1 service rifle.
Humor
6 Things You Shouldn’t Do During A Zombie Apocalypse
When the zombie apocalypse happens, first sergeant's rules and regulations will be the least of your worries.