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...]
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...]
Taliban on Their Heels
May 7, 2012 By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Coalition and Afghan forces have reversed the Taliban’s momentum and will continue to build on that success, a senior Pentagon spokesman said today. “The Taliban’s momentum has not only been thwarted, it’s been thrust back,” Navy Capt. John Kirby told reporters. … [Read more...]
DVD for Military, Sparking Movement to Foster Mental and Emotional
May, 1 2012 BOULDER CREEK, CALIF. – Military service members, veterans and their families are on the Institute of HeartMath’s front line in May as the research and education organization launches a new DVD and campaign to distribute free resources fostering mental and emotional wellbeing for the unique stressors endured by the military. The HeartMath® … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Delivering 1,200 Pounds of Thanks to Vets on May 1
May 1, 2012 Applebee's Thank You Movement 2.6 Million Strong WHAT: Applebee's team members are delivering 101,000 thank you cards from guests at its 1,900 U.S. restaurants to the nation's military as part of the Thank You Movement and in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Veterans at the Disabled American Veterans headquarters on May 1 will be the first to … [Read more...]