Tag Archives: families

Building Stronger and More Resilient Families

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jtozer

One of the things that amaze me most when I speak with military families is hearing them describe the support systems they have created among themselves. They start phone trees, take part in carpools, welcome new families into the community. …
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The Doctor Is In – Traveling with TRICARE

Posted on July 17, 2012 by jtozer

Summer vacation is a great time to take your family overseas and explore other countries and new cultures. These trips should be relaxing and enjoyable, not filled with worry about a sudden illness or accident. TRICARE beneficiaries on summer vacation …
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Family Focus Friday: Overcoming Addiction

Posted on July 13, 2012 by jtozer

At Baltimore’s VA medical center, the Father’s Group is helping veterans repair family relationships damaged by addiction. It’s founded on the belief that, by becoming better fathers, recovering addicts can reinforce positive behaviors. Here’s the story of a couple of …
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Episode #142: Weekly News Roundup for June 29, 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for June 29: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new Department of Defense grant program for schools supporting military children at the Military Child Education Coalition national training seminar in Grapevine, Texas. In a visit …
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National Safety Month – Be Informed, Be Prepared

Posted on June 28, 2012 by jtozer

Making the decision to be prepared before disaster strikes is one of the most important choices to make to keep yourself and your family safe. FEMA Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III encourages everyone to become familiar with safe practices in …
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