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  • Military Kids Make Parents' Service Possible, First Lady Says

    First Lady Michelle Obama highlighted the shared sacrifices of military children while meeting with the teenage daughters of service members yesterday in Jacksonville, Fla."On behalf of myself and my husband, I want to tell you all truly how proud we are of you," Obama told hundreds of high school

  • Feature: Through my eyes: surviving sexual assault

    Editor's Note: This story is a personal, victim-submitted account of a actual sexual assault and its aftermath. The names and identities of the individuals involved have been omitted or altered to maintain confidentiality."That night, my whole world turned upside down," said Airman Samantha Smith, a

  • National Guard units work together to save tax-payer dollars

    In an effort to save costs, increase proficiency and allow for uninterrupted training, Airmen from Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin are working together to develop their skills near the village of Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. About 15 Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., the 183rd FW,

  • Officials kick veteran employment efforts into high gear

    The mission to lower the unemployment rate among service members and veterans continued at Schneider National Inc. in Green Bay, Wis., Monday when Schneider committed to hiring 650 military veterans this year and next - and state and federal leaders agreed to help. "What I like to tell service

  • Commentary: Keeping children safe is a team effort

    It's that time of year again -- the sun is shining, temperaturess are rising and evidence of young life is reappearing in the form of toys littering backyards, bikes laying in driveways and, of course, children populating parks, yards, sidewalks and streets.While driving safety and obeying posted

  • April is sexual assault awareness month

    During April, the Department of Defense will join the national observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise awareness and promote prevention of sexual violence.The theme for this year's observation is "Hurts one. Affects all.""This month is all about bringing awareness to those at the

  • Suicide prevention: getting help doesn't have to hurt

    Four months into 2012 more than 20 U.S. Air Force Airmen faced with the decision of seeking help or ending their life chose a quick, permanent solution to their problems, suicide.The mental health clinic staff and base chaplains offer support for Airmen who are contemplating suicide to keep this

  • A political do’s and don’ts primer for the primaries

    Next week Tuesday (April 3), voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls to take part in the presidential primary election. The Dairy State has been politically charged since 2010, as demonstrated by large political demonstrations at the state Capitol, and partisan polarity will likely continue

  • CyberPatriot: Preparing for tomorrow's battles today

    Today, just about every aspect of our lives is somehow connected to the Internet. Our personnel records can be found online as well as our financial records, employment information -- just about everything that identifies who and what we are.On the job, the Internet is even more pervasive.