Veterans Reflect on Being Veterans
For Veterans Day, we asked five veterans a question we hoped would spark reflection on the importance of veterans in …
View ArticleWays to Give Back to Your Military Community this Giving Tuesday
If you’re like many Americans, you may have done some serious shopping in the last several days. The spirit of …
View ArticleGuard and Reserve Snapshot: Spreading Holiday Cheer
Guardsmen and Reservists have been incredibly busy with humanitarian efforts in recent months, responding to devastation caused by numerous hurricanes …
View ArticleDefense Department recognized outstanding family programs
Seven reserve component units receive awards at Pentagon ceremony WASHINGTON – The Honorable Robert Wilkie, Under Secretary of Defense for …
View ArticleYRRP: 10 years supporting the Guard and Reserve
Anniversary is officially recognized with entry into the Congressional Record A decade ago, the U.S. military marked seven years of continuous …
View ArticleYour brain on BrainHQ
Who wouldn’t like to have a faster, more nimble, and more accurate brain? Remarkable breakthroughs in brain science are opening …
View ArticleOutstanding employers deserve outstanding recognition
The 2018 Freedom Award nominations are in. Who will make the cut? A prestigious award, a Pentagon ceremony, moving testimonials, …
View ArticleWho are the one percent?
DoD wants general public to get to know those who serve Historically, being born into a military family made it …
View ArticleReadiness is a family affair
Seven outstanding Reserve Component family programs earn DoD award Reserve Component family readiness programs across the country are employing novel …
View ArticleGuard and Reserve prepare for battle in the fifth domain
Hurricanes. Wildfires. Mudslides. When natural disasters strike, the nation often responds by sending in the National Guard and Reserve. In …
View ArticleArmy Family Programs Observe Mental Health Awareness Month
by Alexandria Brimage-Gray, U.S. Army Reserve Command Admitting to, or seeking help for a mental health problem can seem daunting for military …
View Article5 tips to slay summer
Guest post by Guard Your Health Already feeling tempted to slack on your fitness this summer? Guard Your Health, a …
View ArticleVetting for vets
Clearinghouse streamlines process of identifying helpful resources If you’ve ever tried an online search for “employment resources for veterans,” you …
View Article2018 Freedom Award recipients
The following 15 employers have been named recipients of the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is …
View ArticleGuardsmen return home to hero’s welcome home surprise
9-month tour of duty in Kuwait ends with crowds, flags, fireworks, and celebration Photos & text by Brian DeLoche, Cass …
View ArticleMind your mental health
You have competing responsibilities in your life, including work, family, friends, and social commitments. With so much to balance, it …
View ArticleRelax…You’ve got this
It’s not just in your head; stress can cause changes to your body that you can actually feel and see. …
View ArticleHer-icane Hunters make their mark
The following is excerpted and adapted from a story by Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo, 403rd Wing Public Affairs. Like the …
View ArticleKick off fall with a Freedom Award nomination
It’s that time of year again. Just as surely as the leaves begin to turn and the pigskins are flying, …
View ArticleSave money and time with DANTES education programs
Guardsmen and Reservists face many challenges while juggling full-time careers, duty commitments, family obligations, and the pursuit of education and …
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