Military family members hear the question a lot from friends, family and neighbors, “What can I do for our deployed troops?” There are many things they can do, of course, but did you know about one of the easiest? The “Cup Of Joe For A Joe” program offered by theContinue Reading
When you see a person on crutches struggling to navigate stairs or someone whose arm is in a sling try to open a door, most of us don’t hesitate to step in and help. We tend to empathize with the visibly injured or disabled. But what about those suffering fromContinue Reading
The morning sun shone upon the waters of Pearl Harbor that day, some seventeen years ago, warming the deck of a visiting Chinese ship moored to one of the docks. An unexpected visitor, seemingly unnoticed by the ship’s uniformed service members, deftly navigated the ladder from a deck below. SheContinue Reading
This is a true story of how a Little Rock history teacher taught her class a lesson they will never forget has been shared many times via email and social media. On the first day of school in September of 2005, Martha Cothran, a history teacher at Robinson High SchoolContinue Reading
The average military student, according to the DoD, will transition to a new school nine times during a parent’s military career. Being the “new kid” after a PCS move is hard enough as it is without having to worry about being challenged or put behind because of varying requirements for class or courseContinue Reading
Because Hawaii is geographically isolated, residents need to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days, advises the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 15th-Wing Safety Office. In a Hurricane Preparedness Brief issued by the office, military personnel are advised that because 95% of all food and other supplies arrive via containerContinue Reading
Disney World is a great place for military service members and their families to reconnect, but coordinating accommodations, planning activities and getting the best deal on a vacation package can be complicated and downright confusing. To help readers sort through their options, HH6 Camo Chix turned to Steve of MilitaryDisneyTips.com, theContinue Reading
Sesame Street In Communities Connects With Military Kids Since 1969 parents have trusted the Muppets of Sesame Street to help their children learn about themselves and the world around them. Through the online community, Sesame Street in Communities, parents now have access to free educational resources, including videos that helpContinue Reading
I always dread the question, “Where are you from?” It’s not that I mind answering, just that it’s so – complicated. I prefer qualifiers like, “Where are you from, originally?” or, “Where do you live now?” My answer to the latter is that I live in Hawaii, for now. It’sContinue Reading
“One Mama: One Hero One mission–sending support to our military at home and overseas” is the tagline for Military Mama Network, an open Facebook group dedicated to “supporting our military with cards, letters and packages filled with love.” The group of over 2,500 welcomes dozens of new “military mamas” toContinue Reading
