Tag Archives: family

More Than Brothers in Name

Posted on January 11, 2013 by nmcfarland

Two brothers, one in the Air Force and one in the Army, find themselves together while deployed.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, Air Force, Army, deployed, deployed siblings, deployed with family, deployment, family, Family Focus Friday, military brothers, military family, siblings | Leave a comment

Coming Home: The Silsby’s Story

Posted on December 14, 2012 by bniegel

A video diary exploring the life of the Silsbys, a 3rd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Family living in Lacey, Wash.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged 2nd Infantry Division, Afghanistan, Army, deployment, family, military, separation, soldier, U.S.. Army | Leave a comment

Staff Sergeant Finds Inspiration in Cancer-Survivor Mother

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick remembers being devastated the day she found out her mother had breast cancer.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday | Tagged Air Force Public Affairs Agency, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer survivor, family, health, heroes, military families, U.S. Air Force, U.S.. Army, wellness | Leave a comment

Father, Daughter Serve Aboard Truman Together

Posted on November 23, 2012 by bniegel

A father, Chief Petty Officer David Janssen, and daughter, Petty Officer 3rd Class Breanna Janssen, serving on the same ship during her first deployment and his possibly final deployment.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged chief petty officer, CVN-75, daughter, family, father, military, military families, U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy Chief, U.S. Navy Petty Officer, USS Harry S Truman, USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75), USS Truman | Leave a comment

Photo: Cpl. Jessa Monroa, an aviation supply specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 31, holds her son Jayden while enjoying The Sesame Street/ USO Experience for Military Families at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort fitness center, Nov. 6. The exclusive live performance feautured characters from Sesame Street to help children relate and cope with the challenges that coincide military lifestyle.

Worth A Thousand Words: Play Time

Posted on November 16, 2012 by bniegel

Cpl. Jessa Monroa, holds her son Jayden while enjoying The Sesame Street/ USO Experience for Military Families at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort fitness center.
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Posted in Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged aviation supply specialist, family, Marine Aircraft Group 31, military families, military lifestyle, Sesame Street, U.S. Marine Corps, USMC, USO Experience | Leave a comment