Military Milestones Blog

“Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women’s groups in the [...]

There are many fine organizations that truly care for and about military families.  The military family faces issues that are unique from other American families.  A new survey comes from these organizations that wants to better understand the issues facing the military family.  They say, “we want to hear the top issues affecting your military [...]

On the lookout for 2010’s top Military spouse. Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking to award the first ever Military Spouse of the Year. Sponsored by ASMBA and TriWest Health Care Alliance, the award of $5,000 will go to a spouse who has gone above and beyond to serve her family, country and the [...]

The Department of Defense announced today that its National Resource Directory web site for ill, and injured service members and those who support them has been upgraded to allow easier access.
This site which is a partnership of DoD, Labor and Veterans Affairs puts together resources for wounded warriors, family members into a one place serves [...]

Marking the milestones of one’s military career is important for all military personnel. So many important events occur in one’s life while serving in the military. Great friendships are formed and life altering experiences are occurring. Military jewelry keeps those milestones and experiences at the forefront of each persons memories. Whether [...]

At Lackland Air Force Base, Texas the medical treatment facilities merged under the 59th Medical Wing on Feb. 1.
The realignment unites the medical units and their other squadrons from Lackland and Randolph under the 59th banner. The wing grows to more than 6,000 active duty members, civilians and contractors.
Military jewelry brings the milestones of [...]

The Department of Defense transition Assistance Program is working to prepare service members and their families transition to civilian life.
The program is to make them aware of the support systems that are available to them after separation from the military.
Military Jewelry marks the milestones of one’s military career. A great gift or [...]

Being apart from one’s loved ones is stressful during the Christmas season. But being apart knowing your loved one is in harms way adds even more to that stressful time. That is the situation of the military family. Those serving in the Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy far away from home [...]

The military life during times of war can be very challenging. Long, long days of focus and fear. Do we even have an idea of what our soldiers feel as they spend month defending our nation in times of war. It would do us all good to reflect on the sacrifice these [...]

Those who have experienced military service have experienced great friendships. There is something about accomplishing great things with a team that builds friendships like nothing else. The military experience puts people from many different places together to form a solid team to learn and grow. Character is developed and life time associations [...]