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Twenty-one students from military families just received $60,000 in scholarships to chase their college dreams. The Fort Hood Scholarship Fund has been lifting up military kids since 1985, and this year's celebration proved the power of community support.
Nearly 1,000 American military families are seeking access to $777 million that a French cement company paid to the U.S. government after pleading guilty to funding ISIS. The money has sat unused since 2022 while families of fallen and wounded service members wait for compensation.
Moroccan military families just gained access to one of the nation's most advanced hospital networks. The partnership between two major institutions will bring specialized care to thousands of service members and their loved ones.
Seven military family volunteers hauled an entire car's front end out of a national monument, proving that community service comes in all sizes. Their cleanup protected a historic South Dakota treasure while strengthening bonds between veterans and nature.
Military spouses in British Columbia no longer face months-long employment gaps when relocating with the Canadian Armed Forces. The province removed a residency requirement that delayed job support access, helping up to 1,000 families this year.
After a French cement giant was convicted of bribing ISIS, nearly 1,000 military families are fighting to access the $777 million the company paid to the Justice Department in 2022.
Piper Duck will represent Australia on Anzac Day, carrying forward the legacy of three generations of military service in her family. The historic first Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Black Ferns could become women's rugby's biggest annual fixture.
Team USA midfielder Weston McKennie credits his military upbringing with teaching him the adaptability that made him a soccer star. Now he's bringing that versatility to his second World Cup.
Military families moving to British Columbia no longer face months-long employment gaps thanks to new rules removing residency requirements for job support services. The change helps up to 1,000 military spouses and adult children access career resources immediately after relocating.
Five high school seniors whose parents work at military installations just received life-changing scholarships worth $10,000 each. The Corvias Foundation is celebrating 20 years of supporting military families with $20 million in educational support.
President Bola Tinubu is putting his money where his heart is, donating all his salaries since taking office to launch a fund supporting wounded soldiers and families of fallen heroes. The 74-year-old leader announced the initiative on his birthday, calling it a national duty rather than charity.
Military families navigating deployments and relocations now have two months to apply for scholarships and interest-free loans worth up to $4,000. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society opens applications through April 17 for nearly 500 awards helping spouses and children pursue their educational dreams.
A military elementary school in Germany has earned national recognition for the second time by showing how powerful parent involvement transforms student success. The partnership between families and teachers created a model now inspiring schools worldwide.
Twenty soldiers from Georgia traveled to Killeen, Texas, and turned their military training break into a food distribution mission serving hundreds of families. The volunteers sorted produce, restocked shelves, and helped deliver fresh groceries to families facing food insecurity.
When the Caraballos moved to Rhode Island, they worried their big family wouldn't fit in. Then their widowed neighbor showed up with a ladder and became part of the family. ##
Alfred State College just earned a national Silver Military Friendly School ranking for how well it supports veterans, service members, and their families. The New York college stands out for making the transition from military service to student life smoother with dedicated spaces, financial breaks, and a strong veteran community.
The Wright family will celebrate their 80th consecutive annual reunion this July, a tradition that started in 1946 and now spans five generations. What began with 14 children has blossomed into a legacy that keeps hundreds connected across more than a century.
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat has joined Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to care for service members suffering from mysterious neurological symptoms known as Havana Syndrome. She's bringing her frontline experience to help veterans, intelligence officials, and their families heal from complex brain injuries.
Over 100 descendants of Jacob and Mary Wagner gathered in Arthur, Wisconsin, to mark a century of unbroken family reunions. Few American families can claim such a remarkable milestone of connection across generations.
The Lawson family made history when both parents and their two daughters walked across the graduation stage together at Miami-Dade College. Their journey from Jamaica to South Florida led to a milestone few families ever achieve.
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