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  • Independence Day is a day of gratitude

    The Fourth of July is a day of celebration. Whether with parades, fireworks, backyard barbecues or enjoying a baseball game, we Americans will soon celebrate our nation's birthday.Our founding fathers' vision of a free nation was commemorated in 1776 in the Declaration of Independence. They believed

  • Shipping high value items

    What would you do if your family heirloom or one-of-a-kind collectible went missing or got damaged during a permanent change of station move? To say you'd be disappointed would likely be an understatement.High value items can be irreplaceable and therefore require special attention by all involved

  • Memorial Day a time to honor the fallen

    For many of us, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. Families will gather for cookouts, go boating or swim at the pool. While you enjoy these activities, please be mindful of your safety. But as we spend time with friends and family, let us be reminded of the most important meaning of this

  • Law Day 2016: Celebrating 'Miranda: More than Words'

    Law Day is an annual event originally conceived in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhynes envisioned a special national day to mark this nation's commitment to the rule of law. The following year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the first Law Day.In 1961, Law Day

  • Antiterrorism measures

    The weather is warming up and summer is right around the corner. Before taking that family vacation, it is a good idea to review some travel tips to make your vacation experience safe and enjoyable.The men and women who serve in the Department of Defense and their family members are our most vital

  • National PrepareAthon Day! is April 30

    Are you and your family prepared if disaster strikes? America's PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign with the goal of generating awareness and participation in emergency preparedness around the country.April 30 is the campaign's day of action; a day to spend time ensuring each household is ready

  • When to go to the ER, UCC

    When you or a member of your family is sick, you probably call a Military Treatment Facility and either schedule an appointment or get advice on what to do at home. But what happens after the MTF is closed?  Who do you call and where do you go?Many lean towards going to the nearest emergency room,

  • What to do when reveille, retreat and taps is played on base

    Reveille, retreat and taps is played each duty day over the base giant voice system. Are you familiar with the proper protocol for each when played?Reveille is played as a bugle call to signal the beginning of the duty day on base. Retreat is played to mark the end of the duty day and precedes the

  • Managing debt while on active duty

    Active duty service members are eligible to have interest rates lowered to six percent on student loans, both federal and private, that were acquired prior to a member's active-duty service.Members are required to notify the student loan servicer in order to receive the lower interest rate under the

  • Understanding the Zika virus

    If you have been watching the news recently you may have seen reports from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about the emerging mosquito-borne illness called the Zika virus.The Department of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, is leading the U.S. response to the worldwide Zika