May 11, 2012 By Pfc. Victoria Fairchild, Combat Correspondent, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow BARSTOW, Calif. — "On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we have an opportunity to not only honor the husbands and wives of our service members, but also thank them by actively expressing our gratitude in both word and deed," said First Lady Michelle Obama, May 5, 2011 … [Read more...]
AF Husband Earns Military Spouse of the Year Award
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 5/11/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award here today. Jeremy Hilton, spouse of Air Force Lt. Col. Renae Hilton, an Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent on Joint Base Andrews, … [Read more...]
Air Force Dominates Warrior Games with Record Breaking 18 Medals
Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity 5/7/2012 - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force brought home a team-record 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 2012 Warrior Games here. Athletes representing the Air Force took home medals in volleyball and wheelchair basketball for the first time, earning bronze medals in both as well as earning two silver … [Read more...]
5 Things No One Ever Told Me About Homecoming
MSM Editor - Melissa Rayworth at www.baseguide.com by Erin Whitehead, Marine Corps spouse We all love seeing the videos of a surprise homecoming on You Tube. Our eyes fill with tears when we watch those shows featuring service members being welcomed home by their loved ones. And who could resist a picture of a dad in uniform holding his baby for the very first time? But those … [Read more...]
Military Wives Eligible for Vocational Scholarships
May 9, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Zachary Vucic Defense Media Activity FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation will offer the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed service members who attend certain vocational training programs in the medical field and meet eligibility requirements. Overall, 22 … [Read more...]