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Big Band in the Barracks: Looking Back At The Music of WWII and the Greatest Generation

Published on May 17, 2013

Music played a huge role in WWII. Listen to greats of the time and discover how they contributed to the war effort.

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Rick Rescorla: American Hero of Vietnam and 9/11

Published on May 17, 2013

The story of Rick Rescorla is one built upon legends. Learn more about this hero of 9/11 and of the Vietnam War.

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Col. Ben Purcell: Highest Ranking Vietnam POW Dies at 85

Published on April 15, 2013

Retired Col. Ben Purcell, who was the highest-ranking Army POW in Vietnam, died on April 2 at age 85. Read his inspiring and heroic story.

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Pollywog or Shellback: The Navy’s Line Crossing Ceremony Revealed

Published on March 25, 2013

Learn about the Line Crossing Ceremony, arguably one of the greatest of the world's navies' traditions.

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10 Common Words and Phrases You Didn’t Know Had Military Origins

Published on February 19, 2013

Did you know that many words and phrases we say in everyday parlance have a military origin? Here are a list of some of the most common. Check it out.

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How to Cope When Deployment Means Missing Family Milestones

Published on January 29, 2013

National Guard wife Ali Gibbs gives advice to military spouses faced with the added difficulty of handling big events and deployment.

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Skip the Kit: Gingerbread House DIY

Published on December 14, 2012

Making your own gingerbread house can be a great family bonding experience during the holiday season. Skip the kit with this Gingerbread house DIY.

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18 Military-Themed Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Published on November 29, 2012

Step outside of the box this holiday season with one of these unique military-themed Elf on the Shelf ideas.

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When The Heat is On, New Face Paint Keeps Soldiers Safe

Published on September 21, 2012

Researchers have recently developed camouflage face paint for soldiers that resists bomb heat during combat.

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Michael Murphy: SEAL Makes Distress Call in Storm of Enemy Fire

Published on September 14, 2012

Lt. Michael Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 27, 2007 for his brave actions in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005.

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Military Spouse Interview: Being A 'Veteran Military Wife'

Published on August 14, 2012

Author of Life Lessons of a Military Wife blog, Veteran Military Wife shares her experiences about life, deployment and marriage.

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Jason Dunham: Heroic Marine Jumps On Grenade To Save Others

Published on August 10, 2012

Cpl. Jason Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Jan. 11, 2007 for his courageous actions in Iraq on April 14, 2004.

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Understanding The Leave and Earnings Statement

Published on June 18, 2012

Knowing what all is included on the Leave and Earnings Statement is an important part of building a family budget.

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