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Website connects military spouses with jobs through virtual job fair
February 14, 2012
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New campaign aims to improve troops, families' health
February 10, 2012
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Proposal would expand support for military caregivers
February 1, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama announces measures to increase support for caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members at the Labor Department in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2012. These proposed rules would, in part, enable more military family members to take the time they need to care for their loved ones without fear of career repercussions.
Missouri Guard member finds employment for fellow service members
January 31, 2012
Army Staff Sgt. Jared Stewart, an employee assistance noncommissioned officer, edits a military member's résumé. Stewart helps service members and their spouses find jobs and assist them with writing résumés, preparing for interviews, and job placement.
Family Readiness Groups serve vital role during deployments
January 24, 2012
Gail Mann, and Amy Morris, volunteers from the 268th Military Police Company's Family Readiness Group, prepare Christmas stockings Dec. 1, 2011, to send to Soldiers of the 268th Military Police Company, who are currently deployed to Kuwait.
Mrs. Dempsey: Military families take care of each other
January 20, 2012
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deanie, enjoy a USO show with service members at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2011. Through social media and contacts with service members and families, Deanie Dempsey discusses issues that include programs for military families overseas, jobs for military spouses, military family health, and her travels with the chairman.
Defense Department launches website for military children
January 19, 2012
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Free online service connects service members to babysitters, caretakers
January 18, 2012
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Medical colleges pledge to care for troops, families
January 13, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to Soldiers and civilians gathered at Virginia Commonwealth University's Singleton Center for the Performing Arts to announce a joint initiative to enhance support for military members and veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The initiative boasts new efforts to bolster education, pursue groundbreaking research and share information and best practices among various colleges and universities.
Community helps Missouri Guard family
January 11, 2012
Army Spc. Shane Whitacre, 2175th Military Police Company, with his family at the unit's holiday party. The party fell just before Whitacre was scheduled for shoulder surgery.