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Then-Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha greets his oldest child, Dessi, during his homecoming from Iraq. Romesha Family courtesy photo

Medal of Honor Recipient Talks Life After Army

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Medal of Honor Recipient Former Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha loved being in the Army, but after surviving the deadly battle of COP Keating he knew it was time to put his family first.
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Army Secretary John McHugh signs a directive for the development of a "Ready and Resilient" campaign on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 4, 2013. The campaign will integrate and synchronize the multiple efforts and programs designed to improve the readiness and resilience of soldiers, Army civilians and their families. U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez

McHugh Signs ‘Ready and Resilient’ Campaign Directive

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Army Secretary John McHugh signed a directive stating that programs from resilience training to suicide prevention be part of a new “Ready and Resilient Campaign.”
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A soldier assigned to the South Carolina National Guard’s 3/49 Agribusiness Development embraces a family member after the unit's departure ceremony on McCrady Training Center, S.C., Jan. 10, 2013. The 3/49 ADT is departing to Camp Atterbury, Ind., for training before their deployment to Afghanistan where they will teach local farmers agricultural techniques to improve their lives and provide for their families. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago

National Guard Unit Says ‘Goodbye’ to Loved Ones

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to bid farewell to troops assigned to the South Carolina Army National Guard’s 3/49 Agribusiness Development Team.
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Military Kids Website Also Helps Parents, Educators

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

The Defense Department website for military children has added new features to help parents and educators explain difficult topics of the military lifestyle to children.
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