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7Sep 2012

The Military Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified responders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom have served in the military themselves. They understand what service members have been through and the challenges members of the military and their loved ones face.

The Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815. (Painting by Herbert Morton Stoops, courtesy of the U.S. Army Center of Military History)

Why Soldiers should care about the War of 1812
18Jun 2012

Two hundred years ago today, President James Madison signed the United States’ first declaration of war, catapulting the fledgling country into its second War of Independence, better known as the War of 1812.

Staff Sgt. Leigh LaFosse poses with her clarinet. LaFosse decided to audition for "Pershing's Own" while working on her doctorate in music. She thought she would return to academia after serving, but discovered she enjoyed being a member so much, that she intends to spend her career with the band. (Photo courtesy of The U.S. Army Band)

Anatomy of a ‘Pershing’s Own’ audition
12Mar 2012

A United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own" Soldier shares what it was like to audition for the elite musical ensemble, and her experiences during her first year with the band.

April is the Month of the Military Child. To celebrate the children of men and women of the U.S. Army, Soldiers Live wants to feature stories about amazing Army kids and the outstanding organizations that support them. (U.S. Army photo)

Soldiers to celebrate military kids
8Mar 2012

Soldiers magazine is looking for original content from throughout the Army highlighting military kids and the Army organizations that support them.