American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 13, 2012 - The 'Joining Forces' campaign issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses. The card, which is available for view on the White House’s website, notes that 1.2 million military spouses “are out there making sacrifices for their families -- and the country.” First Lady … [Read more...]
Military Retirement Benefits Among AF Families Top Concern
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 5/10/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- Military families regard the possible change of military retirement benefits as their top concern, according to the results of a major survey released today. The 2012 Military Family Lifestyle Survey also shows that pay and benefits, the impact of deployments on children, operational tempo, spouse … [Read more...]
New HAMP Enhancements Will Help Military Homeowners
May 9, 2012 Tim Massad, Holly Petraeus Our military families make many sacrifices for our nation, and not just when a servicemember goes into combat. Military families also face challenges when a servicemember receives orders for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to another base, and the family has to decide whether to go along or live apart. Unfortunately, for many … [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...]
Soldier Earns Degree 20 Years Later While Serving in Afghanistan
By Army Sgt. Marc Loi 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012 - It had all the makings of the typical college graduation, but a few things were different. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moon had earned the right to give a speech as an honor graduate, but when he began to thank the people who made his graduation possible, a fighter jet … [Read more...]