Tag Archives: military kids

Family Reunion Downrange

Posted on February 8, 2013 by nmcfarland

A father and two brothers are unintentionally reunited downrange.
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Hero in Uniform, Hero at Home

Posted on February 1, 2013 by nmcfarland

Air Force Staff Sgt. David Myers recounts his story serving in the military as a single parent.
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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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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Brian Mays, a medic assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, reads a book as part of a United Through Reading Read-a-thon on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

Provincial Reconstruction Team Hosts Read-a-Thon

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

More than 20 service members assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah recently found a new way to connect with loved ones by participating in a United Through Reading read-a-thon.
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Marines Face Tough Enemy: Kids with Foam-based Weaponry

Posted on January 20, 2013 by nmcfarland

When it comes to battle, Marines have the tactical knowledge to come out on top. But when challenged by the children of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, they gave more fun than fight.
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