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U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
Soldiers and family members from U.S. Army Pacific paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States during a remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012, on Palm Circle at... MORE about U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers...
This is the first of a series of articles. The Fort Sam Houston, U.S. Army North and San Antonio communities prepare to pay their respects to the survivors of fallen warriors at the Gold Star... MORE about Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers, families
Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to...
Tripler Fisher House held the first "Boots on the Bridge, Remembering the Fallen" memorial run, Aug. 18, 2012, at Ford Island, Hawaii. MORE about Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to remember fallen
Fort Lee opens garden for grieving Families
FORT LEE, Va. (March 21, 2012) -- During an emotional ceremony attended by widowed spouses, Gold Star Moms and grieving parents here Friday, Fort Lee officially opened a Memory Garden for the... MORE about Fort Lee opens garden for grieving Families
Widow supports families of fallen at Survivor...
Malia Fry, a Marine widow whose husband was killed in Anbar province, Iraq, now works part-time with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors out of the Survivor Outreach Services office at Fort... MORE about Widow supports families of fallen at Survivor Outreach Services office
Man's best friends provide needed therapy
Myah the dog reminds Shirley Schmunk of her son's sacrifice, and helps with the psychiatric rehabilitation and therapy to wounded veterans. MORE about Man's best friends provide needed therapy
Chief consoles gold star families
The Army has come a long way when it comes to caring for gold star families, but it can do more, the chief of staff of the Army told survivors and other family members here Tuesday. MORE about Chief consoles gold star families
Gold Star dad finds support in outreach program
The mission of Survivor Outreach Services is to provide support services to families of the fallen for however long the family wishes -- regardless of how the Soldier died. MORE about Gold Star dad finds support in outreach program
Flags in
The ceremony, known as "flags in," has been conducted annually since The Old Guard was designated as the Army's official ceremonial unit in 1948. Every available soldier in the 3rd U.S... MORE about Flags in
Gold Stars: A symbol of sacrifice and the...
In 1967, an Act of Congress standardized the service banners and established the Gold Star lapel pins to issue to immediate family members of servicemembers killed in combat, including those who... MORE about Gold Stars: A symbol of sacrifice and the Army's commitment to families of the fallen
Gold Star Mothers honored, their children's...
For the past five years Gilbert Munoz of Tucson and his wife Mary have been trying to cope with the death of their son, Capt. Gilbert Anthony Munoz. Munoz died Feb. 9, 2005 just two days after his... MORE about Gold Star Mothers honored, their children's sacrifices not forgotten
Mothers remember fallen at post candlelight...
The flicker of 184 luminaries reflected off the 101st Airborne Division monument Tuesday night in remembrance of those killed in combat. MORE about Mothers remember fallen at post candlelight vigil
Gold Star families honor loved ones
Flickering candles lined the pier at Semmes Lake Sunday evening during a remembrance of fallen South Carolina Soldiers. MORE about Gold Star families honor loved ones
Gold Star Mothers bond over tragedy
FORT RILEY, Kan. - When the Soldier came to the door in his dress uniform accompanied by a chaplain, it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Karen and her daughter were home and Karen's husband, Bob... MORE about Gold Star Mothers bond over tragedy
Gold Star Mothers
The U.S. Army recognizes the sacrifice and strength of mothers of fallen servicemembers. MORE about Gold Star Mothers
Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes...
Three local Families were inducted into a "club" they did not choose or ever expect to belong amidst tears, words of encouragement, promises of hope and support. The Families of Pvts. 1st... MORE about Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes and their Families
Fort Campbell ACS sends out SOS to Families of...
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (June 24, 2010) - As a self-proclaimed, daddy's girl, Christina Newman was looking forward to having her father, James P. Newman, around more often when he retired following... MORE about Fort Campbell ACS sends out SOS to Families of fallen
Families of fallen Soldiers presented Gold Star...
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- In an informal yet moving ceremony, the Gold Star Flag tradition was carried on for five local Families gathered for a bittersweet presentation of their flags, June 12 at... MORE about Families of fallen Soldiers presented Gold Star Flags, shed tears
Taking care of Army families
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- During his visit to Redstone Arsenal, Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of the Installation Management Command, took the time to focus in on the spouses, parents and other... MORE about Taking care of Army families
Army honors Gold Star Mothers at Pentagon
More than 20 Gold Star mothers met Friday at the Pentagon in the Hall of Heroes for recognition by Army senior leaders prior to the national "Gold Star Mother's Day" on Sunday. MORE about Army honors Gold Star Mothers at Pentagon
Mother of fallen 1st Infantry Division Soldier...
Aca,!A"Changing the lives of many,Aca,!A? is the goal of the Anthony Joseph Dixon Resource Center in Berlin, N.J. The resource center is named in honor of Spc. Anthony Joseph Dixon, who was... MORE about Mother of fallen 1st Infantry Division Soldier operates center to enrich lives of others
Mother visits DFAC named for son
Mother of fallen Warrior visits Fort Carson Dining Facility named in honor of her son. MORE about Mother visits DFAC named for son
DoD, ACS send 'SOS' to Families
Fort Hood Families who have lost a Soldier now have a new Army program to assist them...and it comes with a face. Survivor Outreach Services is working to put a face with the information and... MORE about DoD, ACS send 'SOS' to Families
Gold Star Mothers charter new chapter at Fort...
Article and photos on new Northeast Kansas Gold Star Mothers chapter chartering at Fort Leavenworth. MORE about Gold Star Mothers charter new chapter at Fort Leavenworth
Army Honors Gold Star Mothers' Sacrifices
President Bush this week proclaimed Sept. 28, 2008, Gold Star MotherAca,!a,,cs Day, and Army leaders are reminding the Army Family of these inspirational mothers, their patriotic service and their... MORE about Army Honors Gold Star Mothers' Sacrifices
President calls upon nation to honor Gold Star...
The Army, along with our nation, will honor our Gold Star Mothers on the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother's Day. MORE about President calls upon nation to honor Gold Star Mothers
'Time of Remembrance' honors families of fallen
Thousands of families sharing a common bond met at the National Mall, near the base of the Washington Monument Sept. 20. They joined to remember their fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers who... MORE about 'Time of Remembrance' honors families of fallen