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Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star families
A former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.
Military children’s art featured in White House showcase
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the Military Children's Corner installation, which will feature artwork by children from military families.
Military families stretch their grocery dollars with September deals
Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.
By Karen Jowers
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers
Former Army financial adviser accused of defrauding Gold Star families
Officials charged former Army financial counselor Caz Craffy of swindling grieving military families out of survivor and insurance payments.
National organization seeks mentors for Gold Star children
Tuesday's Children, a national organization, is seeking mentors for Gold Star youth.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn't go far enough.
By Karen Jowers
$100M pledge to vets group is money ‘owed’ to them, Newmark says
Craig Newmark hopes his generosity will draw more attention to the challenges facing troops and their families.
What Marines should know about new reimbursements for relocating pets
The Corps expects Marines won’t get the entitlement until Jan. 1, 2024.
‘Snapshot of their memories:’ Gold Star widow reflects on Memorial Day
Army 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2004. He was 25.
By Leslie Hufstedler-Alvarez
How the ‘remarriage penalty’ is hurting Gold Star families
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, Gold Star families are fighting to change a law that cuts survivors’ benefits for spouses who remarry before age 55.
By Natalie Gross