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Louisiana National Guard program teaches 'marriage maintenance'
January 26, 2011
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President announces 'unprecedented commitment' to military families
January 25, 2011
President Barack Obama looks over at First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden as he delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House unveiling efforts to better coordinate and strengthen the federal government's support for military families, Jan. 24, 2011.
National Guard program creates troop, family support networks
January 19, 2011
Farmington was the first community in Minnesota to earn the Yellow Ribbon network designation through the Minnesota National Guard's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program. The designation is given to communities or groups that create a sustainable action plan to support troops and their families.
Video earns Wisconsin National Guard ChalleNGe Academy top honors
January 18, 2011
A video about the Wisconsin National Guard Youth ChalleNGe academy won a nationwide competition.
'Hero Miles' program supports families of fallen, wounded
January 18, 2011
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Institute fosters community support of military
January 4, 2011
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Wisconsin National Guard Youth Challenge Academy graduates 25th class of cadets
December 22, 2010
Cadet Endasha Brown is embraced by loved ones following the 25th National Guard Challenge Academy class held Saturday (Dec. 18) at Mauston High School in Wisconsin. The Challenge Academy reshapes the lives of at-risk 16- to 18-year-olds. A structured, military-style environment and state-certified teachers and counselors build cadets' academic abilities, character, self-confidence and personal discipline.
At-risk youth learn lessons, graduate from Guard’s youth program
December 14, 2010
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DOD expands community-based child care options for Guard, reserve families
December 9, 2010
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Dr. Jill Biden Conveys Gratitude to Troops
December 7, 2010
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, talks about supporting troops during the holidays to children at a holiday event at her home at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2010.