American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010 – The Tricare military health plan meets the standards set by the health care reform bill the House of Representatives passed last night, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in a statement issued yesterday. Calling their health and well-being his highest priority, [...]

Looking for a summer camp opportunity for youth 8-13 years old during the weeks of 3-16 Aug 10?  Consider having your child apply for one of five chances for Air Force youth to attend Island Lake Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  Camp tuition is being provided at no-cost through a generous [...]

April is the Month of the Military Child and the WI National Guard Child and Youth Program is once again celebrating Wisconsin’s Military Children by offering Military Child Hero Packets!

If you have a Military Child Hero in your life and would like to request a packet for them, please fill out the attached [...]

American Forces Press Service

FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 8, 2010 – The Military Health System has launched a new www.health.mil web site that provides a single point of entry to military health news, information and resources.

The site is part of the Defense Department’s continued commitment to make health information available and [...]

Military spouses can now apply to the competitive FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program to increase the financial knowledge of military service members and their families. The program provides fellowship recipients with the education necessary to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation and to provide financial counseling and education within the military community.

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Do you know a deserving child that you would like to nominate for a special award? Operation Homefront is currently accepting nominations!

Operation Homefront and Lockheed Martin Corporation have partnered together to recognize the service and sacrifices of the nation’s youngest heroes with the Military Child Award. This award honors children in military families [...]