Military Families
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Michelle Obama brings Easter gifts to military families
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The first lady stopped by the Fisher House at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday as families decorated Easter cards.
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Redskins' Fletcher, Morris play 'financial football' at Walter Reed
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London Fletcher was in mid-season form today at Walter Reed, facing off against Redskins teammate Alfred Morris in a game of "financial football." The purpose of the game is to help military families learn how to best manage their money.
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Jolly Fat Man's Run
CommentChuck Dyson, the head Sergeant of the Sergeants Program, and Adam Kisielewski, the Vice President of Operation Second Chance, came on the show to talk about the Jolly Fat Man's Run, which benefits veterans and their families.
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Children of deployed service members receive an early holiday gift
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Many of the children who attended the USO and Health Net’s annual holiday party today have to face the heartbreaking reality of having one parent who is deployed and unable to come home for the holidays this year.
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National Military Family Association
CommentMichelle Joyner, the Communications Director for the National Military Family Association and Rachel Winkler, an army wife and volunteer, talked to Natasha about a new mobile app that supports military families.
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Pat Tillman Foundation holds leadership summit
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Shortly after his death, Pat Tillman's widow set up a foundation in his honor. The organization helps foot the bill for veterans, active service members and their spouses heading back to school.
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'GI Bill' to be trademarked by Obama administration
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The Obama administration wants to trademark the term "GI Bill" in an effort to shield veterans and military families being swindled or misled by schools that target their federal education benefits.
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Michelle Obama bolsters programs for military families
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On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama marked her "joining forces" campaign's one-year anniversary by taking stock of what's been done and challenging Americans to do even more.
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Michelle Obama, Jill Biden work to ease military spouse job hunt
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are tackling the issue of military spouse employment, urging states to relax license requirements for military families as they move from base to base.
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Job hunting for military spouses a constant struggle
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As the wife of a military canine trainer, Wilka Ramos is obligated to move every few years. With all that moving comes constant entry into an already dismal job market.
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Book recordings help military connect with families
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Operation Record a Story allows children to hear a parent read a bedtime story even if they are separated by thousands of miles.
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Col. Peter Masciola surprises family after early return from Afghanistan
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When Col. Peter Masciola deployed for Afghanistan, he was told he would be stationed there for six months. But then it was extended to a year, which would cause him to miss the holiday season with his family.
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Fort Belvoir hosts annual holiday tradition for military families
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While many consider the holiday season the best time of the year, it can be difficult for military families with loved ones serving overseas.
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USO hosts holiday party for children with deployed parents (Video)
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Today the USO had a special treat for children who have a military parent deployed and unable to be home for the holidays this season, with a big party at Joint Base Myer in Ft Myer Virginia.
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Veteran's career fair attracts a thousand former service members
CommentAlmost a thousand former military service members looking for a job came to a career fair for veterans and their spouses Tuesday.
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Military mom wins iPad2
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ABC7's iPad giveaway found a worthy winner last week when Cheri Calvert's name was drawn.
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Barack Obama thanks troops at July 4 party on South Lawn
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Telling U.S. troops that "America is proud of all of you," President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July holiday by hosting a barbecue and concert for military members.
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Study finds meditation helps soldiers overcome trauma, PTSD
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Meditation may be a viable alternative to traditional medications and therapy in helping soldiers reconcile their experiences, a study found. One soldier says it's helped him become himself again.
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