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The Fort Eisenhower Christmas House program aims to provide joy and relief to service members and their families during the holiday season. The program is open to active-duty service members from all branches of service, with children aged birth to 11, who demonstrate a financial need. Families are able to "shop" at the Christmas House and select one high-dollar and one low-dollar toy per child, as well as receive a holiday meal's worth of food. The program operates solely on volunteers and donations from the community. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses retirement of lieutenant general Richard W. Scobee. It discusses the challenges he faced during his career including the war in Ukraine, the evacuation and resettlement of vulnerable allies from Afghanistan, to a global pandemic, and others; he also discussed contribution of command chiefs Chief Master Sergeant Ericka Kelly and Chief Master Sargeant Tim White in taking care of Airmen and share few insights of his career.

The article offers information on the importance of maintaining the health of the Army personnel in the U.S. It mentions about the need to understand the profiles, by the company leaders, the systems used for monitoring the health of the force, and the functions of health care providers. It discusses about the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

The article provides information on the importance of Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), a multidisciplinary assignment initiative which provides comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational, community and personal support to military families in the U.S.

The article discusses the annual eight kilometers race through the sand of the U.S. Armed Services YMCA held at Little Creek Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Vancouver. The eight kilometers race is held to raise money for junior enlisted military families and to improve child-care and child development, sponsor spouse support activities, host ship support group meetings, and unit arrival support. Participants slog through the mud, scale the towering walls and sink down in the sandy beaches.

Discusses effects of military deployments on the children of United States airmen. Common reaction of children to their military parent's absence; Psychological impact to children, according to a 2004 University of Kentucky study; PDF Jr. program which sends children through a mobility processing line. INSET: What the children say.

Presents a program of taking care military families in serious need. Benefits of the Fisher House program; Physical features of the facility; Services provided by the program. INSETS: Fisher Houses;Where are they?;By the numbers.

Relates the parenting experience of Michael Lane to his sister after their parents were deployed in two different wars in the U.S. Factors influencing the decision of Lane to take responsibility of the house; Challenges faced by Lane in imposing rules and authority over his sister; Praises expressed by his parents for a job well done.

Describes the life and experiences of families of U.S. sailors who are stationed outside the U.S., such as England.

Provides information on Santiago, Chile as a destination for relocating military families in the United States. Description on Santiago and its history; Cost of living; Its attractions.

Reports the importance of the United States Air Force family programs designed to support and help families who are left behind by deployed military personnel. Information on the family readiness noncommissioned officers program at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; Benefits of the program.

Reports on military activities and family life at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Provision of colonial-style housing; Availability of basketball courts, tennis courts, golf driving range and other fitness and recreation facilities; Global commitments of military units in the base; Off-base attractions in the area.

The museum housed a collection of artifacts, memorabilia, and historical information dating back to the time of Brig. Gen. Albert Myer and the birth of the Signal Regiment. 3 Signal Regimental Team CW5 Garth R. Hahn Regimental CWO CSM Darien D. Lawshea Regimental CSM COL John T. Batson Signal School Commandant Welcome to the March edition of the Army Communicator! Finally, as always, CSM Lawshea, CW5 Hahn and I would like to thank you for taking the time to join us here. [Extracted from the article]

Describes the work and life of U.S. sailors stationed in Bahrain and the life of their families with them.

The article discusses that U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-4, shares his lessons learned about talent management as the Army begins using a new talent management program. It mentions that Army's new talent management program is designed to improve how the Army matches Soldiers' knowledge and skills with emerging requirements.

The article discusses the Operation Paperback non-profit organization where military spouse Morgiana Celestine-Lewis is a volunteer member who collects used books and send them to deployed American troops, veterans, and military families. Topics mentioned include the global shipping of books since 1999, her passion for literacy that stems from her childhood, and the encouragement to other spouses to join.

Features the Davises, a United States Air Force family based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Special assignment of Master Sargent. Eric Davis; Fascination of New Zealand youths for the American accent of the Davis kids; Language differences; Description of life in New Zealand.

Reports on the experiences of United States Air Force Colonel Jim Hutchison and his wife Peggy Hutchison in their adoption of a boy and two Russian girls. Inclusion in a waiting list; Decision to adopt children from Russia; Travel to Russia; Meeting with the children; Bonding with the children.

Reports on the move to improve the housing conditions of the United States Navy service members and their dependents in Hawaii. Demolition of run-down military barracks; Plans for construction of houses at the Pearl City Peninsula and Moanalua Terrace; Description of house revitalization programs.

This article focuses on the Year of the Air Force Family program, which focuses on U.S. Airmen and their families to ensure a good quality of life.

The article discusses the changes made to Tricare, a comprehensive health care coverage for National Guard and Reserve members, their families and survivors, in the U.S. It provides an overview of the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) which offers medical care to deactivated members. Information on the Tricare Dental Program is also given.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience on the family members of some of individual augmentees (IA) Sailors.

The article reports on the improvement of the quality of life of sailors and their families by offering rent reductions and other incentives in designated properties in San Diego, California.

The article reports that the state government of Florida provided financial assistance to eligible residents of the state who are dependents of military people in the reserve component. Air Force Reserve Command vice commander David E. Tanzi cited that this move shows support for troops in the aftermath of disasters. Florida state legislature appropriated money specifically to take care of reserve families who may need help.

Reports that active duty U.S. Army soldiers having a family member with special healthcare or educational needs are required to enroll at the Exceptional Family Member Program. Aims of the program; Description of the program under the Army Regulation 608-75; Process for enrolling at the program.

Answers U.S. sailors' questions on their families' use of a commissary and on sailors' advancement arising from second warfare qualifications.

Advises sailors on personal safety and security for themselves and their families.

Advises U.S. sailors on how to take care of their families' financial and other needs.

Reports on the extension of the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance to military dependents in the United States, starting on November 1, 2001.

Reports on the eligibility of the family members of military retiree in the United States to the TRICARE retiree dental plan. Eligibility criteria; Enrollment of beneficiaries in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Announces an increase in the monthly premium for the TRICARE active-duty family member dental plan effective August 1, 1998. Rate for single enrollment; Rationale behind the rate hikes requested by contractor United Concordia Companies Inc.; Contact information.

Describes the Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service (SITES), an information service created by the Navy's Family Service Center Relocation Assistance Office. Guidelines for using SITES; Plans to create a SITES World Wide Web page in 1997.

Reports on the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Service's Tricare dental plan. Guidelines for enrolling a participant's family members.

Reports on the availability of the Budweiser/United Services Organization (USO) Scholarship Program to family members of American military active-duty personnel who have graduated from high-school. Requirements.