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By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2016 The Defense Department knows that the whole family serves when a military member serves.
April is the Month of the Military Child , a time to highlight the contributions and sacrifices made by military children.
Its also a chance to catch up on what the department does for military families.
By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2016 Time to get your purple on, America.
April 15 is Purple Up! day, a time for Americans to show their support for military families. Department of Defense Education Activity schools will celebrate the event on April 20 because of spring recess.
Its to build awareness for the needs of military families, said Barbara A. Thompson, the director of the office of family readiness policy.
Read more: Get Your Purple On to Recognize Military Children
By Shannon Collins
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2016 The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he was appreciative and spirited after meeting surviving family members of service members during the 9th Annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors annual Honor Guard Gala last night at the National Building Museum here.
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford accepted the TAPS Honor Guard Gala Military Award on behalf of the men and women serving in Americas armed forces. He was introduced by Connor McCracken, the son of Army Reserve Col. David McCracken, who died of cancer in 2011 after serving for 30 years. McCracken, who serves in his high schools Junior ROTC program, said he was honored to introduce the general.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-111-16
Mar. 30, 2016
Department of Defense Publishes Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Guidance
The Department of Defense announced today that effective immediately, service members who are serving, or have served, in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace on or after June 15, 2014, who meet eligibility criteria are authorized award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal.
Read more: DoD Publishes Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Guidance