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Military life can be a rich and rewarding experience for a spouse, but it does come with its own unique challenges. The odds are good that if you encounter a problem, someone else in your community or in the service at large has dealt with something similar before. Here, you’ll find resources at your disposal as well as articles by our columnists.

Mission: Family: Spouses could benefit from Army wives’ advice book
Whether you're a seasoned military spouse or a newbie, you should check out the latest installment of the "Now You Tell Me!" book series: "12 Army Wives Give the Best Advice They Never Got."
Posted Thursday Jan 17, 2013 17:15:01 EST
Mission: Family: Caution is paramount in the information age
In this era of instantaneous information, all of us must be vigilant about guarding sensitive personal details. And that's especially important for military families, who must always think about...
Posted Wednesday Nov 28, 2012 15:34:37 EST
Mission: Family: Veterans group ‘in the trenches’ with hope, results
Army veteran Lloyd Clarke had been in a homeless shelter in northern Virginia for four months when Deborah Snyder found him this year.
Posted Sunday Nov 18, 2012 14:27:46 EST
Mission: Family: Traveling exhibit features art from military children
Be on the lookout early next year for a unique experience: a traveling museum exhibit featuring the artwork of military children.
Posted Thursday Oct 25, 2012 16:15:29 EDT
Mission: Family: Nonprofit fills in supply gaps
If you think the nation's support for deployed troops is waning now that the surge in Afghanistan is over, consider Aaron Negherbon and his organization, Posted Thursday Oct 11, 2012 17:12:50 EDT
Mission Family: Group helps military spouses practice law
Attorneys Erin Wirth and Mary Reding haven't tracked the number of hours or the amount of money they've spent doggedly working to make it easier for military spouses like them to work as lawyers.
Posted Thursday Sep 13, 2012 16:26:33 EDT
Mission: Family: Negative ‘self-talk’ is source of misery; focus on the positive
Are you unintentionally sabotaging yourself with "self-talk" that's constantly playing in your head? If you become aware of it, you may be able to make simple changes that could boost your happiness...
Posted Thursday Aug 30, 2012 18:04:27 EDT
Mission: Family: Military Kids grants give young athletes a leg up
In 2006, 11-year-old gymnast Gabrielle Douglas dreamed of going to the Olympics. She had just entered into elite gymnastics, and had the opportunity to train with gymnasts on the U.S. team at a camp...
Posted Thursday Aug 2, 2012 20:09:49 EDT
Mission: Family: Navy wife’s ‘Molly bear’ helps parents cope with loss
One person can change the life of another. Just ask Army wife Jill Lehman.
Posted Thursday Jul 19, 2012 15:53:13 EDT
Mission: Family: Illness, war-zone tragedy make family a model of resilience
Long before resilience training came into vogue, military families bucked up and made the best of moves and deployments, even while dealing with all the other events that life brings.
Posted Thursday Jul 5, 2012 14:18:19 EDT
Mission: Family: Families in all service branches benefit from Semper Fi Fund spinoff
Since 2004, volunteers with the Semper Fi Fund have been in the trenches with critically injured Marines, providing funds and programs to help them make the fullest recovery possible.
Posted Thursday Jun 21, 2012 14:01:26 EDT
Mission: Family: Add some learning to summer fun with library, museum programs
Looking for some healthy, constructive activities for the kids this summer? Start with your base library, which will have some tasteful — and tasty — offerings this year.
Posted Friday Jun 8, 2012 17:04:18 EDT
Mission: Family: Blue Star survey shows positive, resilient military families
For the nonprofit Blue Star Families, it was the positive views of the military, especially after a decade of war, that stood out most in the group's recent survey.
Posted Thursday May 24, 2012 14:22:44 EDT
Mission: Family: Website takes on moving stress with podcasts, tips and more
When you're a military kid, it's hard to be uprooted from your friends, school and favorite places. Just when you've fixed up your room exactly the way you want it, it's time to move again.
Posted Thursday May 17, 2012 11:50:45 EDT
Mission: Family: Sesame Workshop proving a useful tool for military families
Elmo's heartfelt efforts to help military kids are paying off, new research says, and families will likely feel the benefit for years to come.
Posted Thursday May 10, 2012 12:56:28 EDT
Mission: Family: Learn from the best: Advice from Child of the Year honorees
This year's recipients of Military Child of the Year honors have had more than their share of hardships in addition to the moves, deployments and other "normal" challenges of military life.
Posted Thursday Apr 26, 2012 17:05:34 EDT
Mission: Family: USO programs help troops in many ways
When you think of the USO, things that quickly come to mind are celebrity tours and airport welcome centers.
Posted Thursday Apr 12, 2012 14:20:48 EDT
Military Child of the Year: Honoring young patriots
The oldest recipient of this year's Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year was 7 on Sept. 11, 2001. James Nathaniel Richards, just named Navy Child of the Year at age 9, wasn't even born yet....
Posted Thursday Apr 5, 2012 12:17:43 EDT
Mission: Family: Elmo on the way to military audiences
Elmo is embarking on another road trip, visiting children at more than 70 military bases over the next eight months.
Posted Thursday Mar 29, 2012 14:33:26 EDT
Mission: Family: Start early on absentee ballot process
You might have noticed this is an election year.
Posted Thursday Mar 15, 2012 18:37:06 EDT
Mission: Family: Off-base subsidy can help parents with child care search
Getting into a child care center or family child care home on a military installation is a highly valued benefit. The cost is reasonable because the Defense Department subsidizes it.
Posted Thursday Mar 1, 2012 15:51:25 EST
Mission: Family: New website for military children aims to create online community
Military parents have known for a long time that deployments can deeply affect kids. And just like their parents, kids need to connect with others who are going through the same thing.
Posted Thursday Feb 16, 2012 12:30:39 EST
Mission: Family: Job fair gives encouragement to unemployed spouses
A January job fair in Washington, D.C., brought home a point for Air Force wife Emily Waterlander that some military spouses never fully realize: Many people face similar challenges in trying to...
Posted Thursday Feb 2, 2012 15:40:23 EST
Mission: Family: ‘Daddy blanket’ just one example of support from generous civilians
Two-year-old Tierney Allred's eyes latched onto the pink quilt approaching her, and she strained to reach it. When it was handed to her, she scrunched up her face as she held it close.
Posted Thursday Jan 19, 2012 15:29:49 EST
Mission: Family: Scholarship deadlines are coming up soon
If you've resolved to stop procrastinating this year, there's no time like the present to tackle applications for scholarships geared to the military community, before their looming deadlines arrive.
Posted Thursday Jan 5, 2012 11:45:07 EST
Mission: Family: Lawmakers hear about range of family concerns at Capitol Hill summit
A recent military family summit on Capitol Hill made clear that military families need and want more time to connect with decision-makers.
Posted Thursday Dec 22, 2011 13:06:29 EST
Mission: Family: Ease holiday stress by prioritizing, scaling back
The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time. So why does it often seem to bring on stress and unhappiness?
Posted Wednesday Dec 7, 2011 16:38:10 EST
Mission: Family: 2 well-known nonprofits expanding aid to military children
The Sesame Workshop and Boys & Girls Clubs — two nonprofit organizations whose work has provided tangible benefits for military children — are expanding their reach.
Posted Friday Nov 25, 2011 11:52:32 EST
DoD families panel failing its requirements
The White House may be putting a huge spotlight on military families this year, but at the Defense Department, a panel of senior leaders required by law to meet and discuss family issues is having...
Posted Friday Nov 4, 2011 14:53:46 EDT
Mission: Family: Army officer says support programs saved his life
If family support groups and behavioral health programs had not been available, said Army Lt. Col. Matt Reed, "I wouldn't be here."
Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 12:22:50 EDT

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