Tag Archives: father

Father, Daughter Serve Aboard Truman Together

Posted on November 23, 2012 by bniegel

A father, Chief Petty Officer David Janssen, and daughter, Petty Officer 3rd Class Breanna Janssen, serving on the same ship during her first deployment and his possibly final deployment.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged chief petty officer, CVN-75, daughter, family, father, military, military families, U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy Chief, U.S. Navy Petty Officer, USS Harry S Truman, USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75), USS Truman | Leave a comment

Family Focus Friday: Life Lessons From A ‘Brat’

Posted on July 13, 2012 by jtozer

Growing up as an Air Force brat, I became grateful for the weirdest things. I was grateful that ironing my dad’s BDUs was my sister’s chore. I was grateful when my dad came down with kidney stones the summer of …
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The Doctor Is In – TRICARE for New Parents

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jtozer

Welcoming a child into the world is often one of the greatest joys in life. As a proud father of four children, I know that when you hold your child for the first time, TRICARE enrollment is not in the …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged babies, BG Gamble, child, children, DEERS, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, enrollment, families, father, Gamble, health, healthcare, medical, medicine, monday, mother, newborn, parent, registering, TRICARE, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Standard, wellness | Leave a comment

Family Focus Friday: Flag From A Father

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jtozer

1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey has a unique gift from Afghanistan for his soon-to-be-born son at home. He is sending his upcoming baby boy the Stars and Stripes, which flew 50 feet above the Task Force Leatherneck compound. Video provided …
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday | Tagged Afghanistan, American flag, baby, DoD, family, father, focus, Friday, son, special gift, Stars and Stripes, Task Force Leatherneck, United States Marine Corps, USMC, video | Leave a comment

Family Focus Friday: First Time Dad

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jtozer

Some of the Marines participating in African Lion 2012 had to sacrifice a part of their regular lives to be a part of the large exercise. Being a part of the military means sacrificing yourself for duty, service, and country, …
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