Military Families

A soldier tests the M3E1 Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Daily SITREP: New Weapons for Soldiers, Hardship Duty Pay & More

Posted on October 14, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.
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Sesame Street characters dance for children attending the Fort Meade, Maryland, showing of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour. DoD photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Cedric Haller.

Sesame Street/USO Tour Brings Kids Joy, Parents Advice

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katie Lange

Military kids love Elmo and Cookie Monster, and they face a lot of unique challenges. So why not combine those together to teach them how to deal?
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Former Army Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván with Tuesday, his service dog. Photo credit: A Head for the Future

WATCH: Vets Get TBI Help from Four-Legged Friends

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Katie Lange

In honor of National Service Dog Month, three military veterans who have experienced TBI discuss the special connections they’ve made with service dogs.
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Veteran Finds Help, Hope at 3 a.m.

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Katie Lange

What do you do when you can’t staunch the flood of tears, the exhaustion or the overwhelming sadness and regret? Try what this vet did.
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Get Your Head Out of the Game to Prevent TBI

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Katie Lange

Fall sports are starting up. Here, an expert discusses the importance of concussion prevention when it comes to your child athletes.
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