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A 2003 IED attack left J.R. Martinez with burns over 40% of his body. It took him 36 months to recover. Today, he’s using his appearances on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” to call attention to the work of servicemembers …
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are Joining Forces to support military families and acknowledge their sacrifices. The campaign is designed to motivate society to share opportunities with service members and their families in the areas of education, …
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From the 2nd Calvary Regiment Public Affairs No PowerPoint presentation here.  Just actors and a stage. It’s not your typical deployment health training, actually it’s a play, and it’s helping service members deal with the stress of coming back from deployment.

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By Cpl. Justin M. Boling, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) From www.Marines.mil  CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan  — Allen Rader’s service to the Air Force took his family from their home in Charleston, W.Va., to Alaska, Arizona, and Florida. Even overseas. Years later, …
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From: doubleduty.dodlive.mil By: Christina Gamez, USAF We had our first real emergencies while deployed all in the span of a week and a half. It’s amazing how you think you have everything planned and yet, things happen to show you what …
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