Tag: military parent
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DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE EGG
Exchange Reducing Toy Prices for ‘Christmas in July’ Event DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers the opportunity to beat the December rush while saving big on some 300 toys with its “Christmas in July” toy sale. From July 1-14, everything from Leapsters to Legos to Barbies and…
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Plummer not worried about Broncos’ quarterback pick
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 – Calling service members key to U.S. national security, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey urged Senators to do right by them and their families. The secretary and the chairman testified today before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee. Panetta told…
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Competitors unhappy with judges’ scores
A baby shower isn’t in the cards for many pregnant service members and spouses stationed far away from family and friends. But 21 local military mothers-to-be were dealt a lucky hand Dec. 13 when the Southern Colorado March of Dimes hosted its annual Mission: Healthy Baby Shower at Fort Carson. “With you moving here and…
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ProRodeo hall to reopen on Saturday
How many kids do you have and what are their ages? Two boys: Bradlee, 4, and Taylor, 1. What is your favorite activity to do with your kids in the Springs? “They love (the Welcome Center’s Kids Korner at) Focus on the Family, but usually I just take them to parks. Being outside is a…
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Vision Quest
One hundred and twenty soldiers and spouses gathered Aug. 24 at The HUB for Fort Carson’s first Family Resilience Day. Hosted by the Soldier and Family Readiness Program, the daylong seminar featured presentations designed to strengthen families and increase communication within them. Though Fort Carson has hosted events encouraging the cultivation of resiliency in spouses,…
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Nuggets prolong Lakers’ misery
Take me down to Sesame Street! Take me down to Sesame Strret!Who doesn’t love Sesame Street? And more importantly, what 5 year old hasn’t learned everything they know by watching it? Ok, maybe not EVERYTHING, but you can’t deny the awesomeness that is Sesame Street. Especially the show has become more military family friendly with…
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Droughns sidesteps trouble to star at RB for Broncos
CHICAGO (AP) — The American Medical Association on Wednesday put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public schoolchildren and teens. The nation’s largest physicians group agreed to support legislation that would require classes in causes, consequences and prevention of obesity for first through 12th graders. Doctors will be encouraged to…
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Lelie, Watts relied upon to make big catches late in game
Teddy Bear Days- Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 10 am – 3 pm. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Kids 12 and under who are accompanied by a teddy bear (or other stuffed animal) will get into the zoo for just $5.25. Each paid adult can get up to 4 discounted children’s tickets. http://www.cmzoo.org/guestInformation/events/teddybeardays.asp2012 Tejon Street Bike…
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CC’s team looks to defy ranking
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2012 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lauded the sacrifices and dedication of modern-day service members during remarks at the American Gold Star Mothers 75th annual national convention gala here last night. “We’re building on a foundation of greater strength than probably at any time in our history,” Army…
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Bloom finding solace in Colorado Springs
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2012 – Vice President Joe Biden yesterday paid tribute to military families at a high school graduation ceremony in Virginia Beach, Va., where many students and staff are connected to the services. At least 37 graduates of Tallwood High School’s 2012 graduating class plan to enlist, Biden said as he gave the…