Military Glossary
For Air Force families, playgrounds and parks located on-base are a convenient place for parents to meet and have their children play together.
For Air Force families, playgrounds and parks located on-base are a convenient place for parents to meet and have their children play together. Parks are just one of the many benefits available to Air Force families, including the commissary, schools and other recreation areas.
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The wife of an Army National Guard Soldier describes her sense of pride in her husband's work.
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Housing on base is similar to housing in civilian communities.
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