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Charlie Daniels: Doing it again for the troops.
Between being an American music icon, GEICO commercials, regular appearances on FOX News and working with many other charitable organizations, Charlie Daniels always makes the time to perform for our troops.

ReEntry
The new multi-media theatrical event based on hundreds of interviews with Marines from both enlisted and officer ranks, combat vets, and their families.

Federal Council Proposes Plans to End Homelessness

Program Eases Adoption Expenses for Military Families

Financial Problems linked to Suicide among Military

Gary Sinise: Giving Back
Sinise has a long history of donating his time and attention to our troops. His band, the Lt. Dan Band, named after his character in "Forrest Gump" has performed at Camp LeJeune, Ft. Polk, Goodfellow AFB, Kirtland AFB, Guantanamo Bay, McChord AFB, Tinker AFB, Whiteman AFB, the Pentagon, 29 Palms Marine Base, D.A.V. convention, U.S.O. convention at Navy Pier, 69th Regiment Armory, Walter Reed Hospital, and Hickman AFB to mention a few. He has also played at several of our bases in Europe.

Sesame Street Workshop: FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Sesame Street's Elmo is one of the most recognizable characters to folks of all ages. Sesame Street, Sesame Workshop, and Elmo have been working to help military families tackle the toughest issues together: injury, change, loss. The resources include coloring books, videos, and interactive materials and they're all FREE..

Semper Delicious
Chef John Besh is one of this country's hottest restauranteurs. His projects in New Orleans have helped put that city back on its feet. Where did he learn his leadership skills? During tour of the Gulf as a Marine!

Backstage with Bo Bice: SHOW OF SUPPORT
If you're deployed to a combat zone, it's a good bet that Bo Bice will eventually be playing at a base near you.

Your Updated Guide To MILITARY CHILD CARE
Child care is a critical issue in maintaining the readiness of our military families. While the demand for military child care is high and spaces are limited, families often are unaware of additional child care resources available to them.

Play Your (Gift) Cards Right
Some gift cards include fees, expiration dates and other conditions you may not notice until it's too late.

All Aboard Your $199 Cruise!
More and more couples are taking their families on cruises because of the affordability of the experience.

 

Check out a Blue Star Museum Near You

Heroes to Heroes
Leaving family members behind during a deployment is one of the most difficult challenges a service member faces. In the spirit of volunteerism, some businesses have answered the call to support our men and women of the armed forces.

Backstage With Chris Henderson: Citizen Soldier
When military audiences see a 3 Doors Down performance, they know the band's members "stand with them."

Backstage With Eddie Montgomery: Lucky Man
The Eddie half of the "blue-collar" band Montgomery Gentry says he loves his family, his job, his music and his country.

Build A Better Grocery Budget
Paying attention to where and how you shop for food can make a big difference in cutting your expenses.

Newsmaker: Dr. Jan D. Eakle
The director of the latest Review of Military Compensation discusses the reports recommendations on setting future pay raises.

Shop At The Commissary, Shape Up Your Food Bills
In a time when prices are on the rise and family budgets are tight, the commissary can help.

Attention, Summer Movers: Full Replacement Value Is Here!
The top provision in the DoD's new "Families First" program - full replacement value coverage for personal property shipments - is now in effect.

 
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