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Robert joined the Army at 18 years young, right after high school. He served in Vietnam and became successful, providing the destruction of war. He served nineteen-months in Vietnam, and did parts of his tour in various assignments: he was a rifleman, a 90MM Recoilless Rifle gunner, and a leader...
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Some Moms Wear Combat Boots

It’s hard to imagine that not so long ago it was mandated that any women who served in the Armed Forces would be immediately discharged upon the confirmation of pregnancy. In 1951, an Executive Order (EO 10240) signed by former president Harry S. Truman, clearly stated. “That any women...
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Give Homeless Veterans A Sense Of Home

Though some might associate the term “homeless vets” with nothing more than a line from Billy Joel, the sad fact is that twenty-two years after the recording of “We Didn’t Start The Fire”, little has changed for returning soldiers. It is estimated that over 10,000 homeless veterans of the Iraq...
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Parents of Servicemembers Share Experiences and Advice

Parenting comes with its own challenges, but being the parent of a service member is even more complex. A small group of parents shared what they faced, and advice they have for new military parents. CONCERNS Charles Henckler, USCG ret., and his wife had concerns about their daughter’s safety and...
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Full-Time Student on the GI Bill? You Might Be In a Unique Tax Situation

I had someone propose an interesting question to me the other day regarding Tax Returns. The basic question went something like this: “I’m a full-time student on the GI Bill and I have zero income. Should I file a tax return?” My first thought was, “No you have no requirement...
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An Historic Leader of Modern Warfare

The remarkable career of David Petraeus has been a parade of challenges and achievements. From West Point to Princeton University to United States Military Academy and then on to Iraq and Afghanistan, his work has been efficient, effective and intelligent. Whether he was advising students or Presidents, Petraeus has...
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TRICARE Young Adult-Prime Available 1 Jan…But Should You Take It?

Although not specifically part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, legislation passed by Congress allows families eligible for TRICARE to purchase coverage for “dependents” that are under 26 years old. Previously TRICARE coverage ended at age 21 or 23 if the dependent was a full-time student. Like TRICARE, TRICARE Young...
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Introducing our Newest Contributor: Torrey Shannon

It’s an honor to be here as the newest contributor to MilitaryFamily.com! I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself: My name is Torrey Shannon and I am a writer, author, blogger, movie consultant, speaker, veteran’s advocate and Blue Star Mom. I am also a full-time caregiver and spouse...
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It’s 11 o’clock, Do You Know Where Your Veteran’s Organization Is?

Veterans are a deserving group. Perhaps I have a bias, as you cannot swing a stick in my family without hitting a veteran (and I am a veteran myself), but I doubt even in the depths of the Liberal Arts department at Brown or Berkeley will you find an American...
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