Tag Archives: families

DOD to Begin Review of Family, Military Community Programs

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

A new task force will start work on a 120-day review of all family and military community programs across the Defense Department.
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U.S. Army file photo by Master Sgt. Mark Olsen

Army Emergency Relief Scholarships Available for Soldiers’ Family Members

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Army Emergency Relief scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014 became available Jan. 2, 2013, for spouses and children of soldiers, retired soldiers and reserve-component soldiers.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged Army, Army Emergency Relief, Army Emergency Relief Scholarships, education, families, Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarships, military families, soldiers, Spouse Education Assistance Program, Spouse Education Assistance Program Scholarships, U.S.. Army, United States Army | 1 Comment

How Did Dempsey Get To Sesame Street?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by bniegel

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, and his wife, Deanie, joined forces with Rosita of Sesame Street to honor military families around the world in a special Military Family Month video.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday | Tagged Army, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, families, honor military families, Martin E. Dempsey, military families, Military Family Month, Militray, Rosita, Sesame Street, U.S.. Army | 1 Comment

The Doctor Is In – Time for the Flu Vaccine

Posted on September 17, 2012 by jtozer

It’s that time of year again – flu season. Time for you and your family to get flu shots. Not only will you significantly lower your chance of getting the flu this winter, but you can make an important contribution …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, coverage, Defense, disease, disease prevention, families, flu, Flu season, flu shots, health, illness, immunization, information, medicine, military, military families, shots, TRICARE, vaccination, wellness | Leave a comment

Secretary Of The Army Talks Suicide Prevention

Posted on September 17, 2012 by jtozer

September marks Suicide Prevention Month across the U.S. Army. In this video, Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks about the prevention of suicides. Video provided by DMA Army YouTube Channel ———- Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute …
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Posted in DoD News, Suicide Prevention | Tagged combating suicide, Defense, deployment, Depression, DMA Army, DoD, families, getting help, helping soldiers, leaders discuss suicide in the military, mental health, military, Prevention, prevention suicide, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, service members, soldiers, suicide, suicide attempts in the military, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Month, U.S.. Army, video | Leave a comment