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Free, flexible ideas to keep military kids engaged this summer

By Daniella Horne

John Bucknam, 18, who has autism, draft buttons the top button of his dad Mark's shirt, July 25, 2014 in Rockville, MD. John like all shirt buttons to be closed. The Bucknam's have a series of locks on their doors to keep John from wandering off. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Everything families need to know about autism diagnosis and automatic draft registration

By Adam Gramegna

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‘Running for Their Names:’ A Marine mom’s race to remember

By Marilyn Talley

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No, kids are not getting dumber. Here’s the truth about the Gen Z intelligence study.

By Blake Stilwell

Department of Defense’s Competitive Plans Demonstration (CPD), eligible families can enroll in TRICARE Prime Demo by CareSource Military & Veterans (CSMV)

Why military families deserve choice

By Selene Martin

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M is for military families: ‘Sesame Street’ is here to help kids through military life

By Daniella Horne

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The military’s EFMP families may feel PCS moves more

By Jennifer Barnhill

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Raising a Neurodivergent Child in Military Life: From PCS to EFMP

By Adam Gramegna

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10 sanity-saving tips for military families with kids in multiple sports

By Tamika Sherman

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4 secret skills milspouses have but don’t realize

By Jessica Evans

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Military spouses are the OG doomsday preppers

By Jessica Evans

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New study reveals female service members show stronger commitment to military service

A man wearing glasses and a black long-sleeve shirt smiles while holding a box filled with various colorful packages of Girl Scout cookies, including Thin Mints. Next to this, a man dressed in a black jacket, blue jeans, black gloves, and a black hat stands on snow-covered ground with his arm around a young girl. The girl is wearing a blue and pink winter coat, black gloves, glasses, and a white knit hat with a blue stripe. They are outdoors with mountains and trees in the background during dusk or early evening.

Grandpa has best response after commander denies Girl Scouts selling cookies on base

A bride in a white strapless wedding gown holding a bouquet stands next to a groom in a formal military uniform with a bow tie. They are positioned in front of a green camouflage military vehicle parked on a paved surface with trees and buildings in the background.

The curious way being shot down transformed our marriage

By Ashley Ashcraft

Priya Butler, left, the USO director of operations for Southwest Asia, shows Spc. Torrence Hall, a cavalry scout assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Task Force Bison, the holiday decorations for his unit donated by the USO during Operation Christmas Convoy at Camp Nathan Smith, Dec. 23. Operation Christmas Convoy delivered gifts to soldiers on remote forward operating bases for the holiday season.

USO holiday events around the world for service members, veterans and families

By Tessa Robinson

Soldiers based at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, join in the holiday festivities as they sing Christmas carols at the palm tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 5.

11 Tips for celebrating the holidays when you’re far from home

Children from the Andrews Air Force Base hild development center pose for a photo with Sesame Street characters Rosita, Grover and Elmo on June 26, 2008. The muppets were in Washington to help the Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations launch "The Sesame Street Experience," the next piece in the workshop's program to help young military children cope with parents' deployments.

Military families can find connection and support on Sesame Street

Staff Sgt. Anthony Richmond and his 1-year-old son Coleton applaud at the end of a song-and-dance routine. USMC photo.

Coping mechanisms for children during a parent’s deployment

By Tamika Sherman

Two young women are looking at a smartphone together against a clear blue sky. One woman has light brown hair with bangs and is wearing an orange top, while the other has long reddish-brown hair and is wearing a white shirt. The woman holding the phone has black nail polish.

Social media safety: A guide for parents

By Tamika Sherman

Five U.S. Air Force personnel in uniform stand indoors, each holding boxes or handfuls of assorted candy. They are smiling and appear to be in an office setting with framed certificates and posters on the walls behind them.

Soldiers’ Angels ‘Treats For Troops’ Halloween candy collection has begun