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An Army Mom Prays with Each Military Death
This is author Tracie Ciambotti's favorite photo of her son Josh. A glance at it helps her recall the closeness and strength of his hug. I joined the Military Families Ministry group in Pennsylvania...
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A Mom’s Update on Her Young Marine Now in Afghanistan
April and Jared visiting the WUSF Studios just after he got out of boot camp, November 2010. It was little more than a year ago that 17-year-old Jared Agle left his Florida home a week early for Marine...
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A Mom, 4 Kids, 4 Services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
Off the Base has a new contributor. She goes by the nom de plume of Momma B on her blog: 4starmilitarymom. She’s mother to four children – all are in the military – one in each branch Navy, Army,...
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A Military Mom: Don’t Take the Small Things for Granted
Here’s a second contribution from Momma B – also known as Elaine Brye. She has four children and writes a blog: 4 star military mom. All are serving in the military – one in each branch – Army, Navy,...
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Military Moms Most Memorable Moments in 2011
Chelle and Nelson in Charleston, September 2007. “A Sister, a Mom, a Family Prepares for Military Life” – Dorie Griggs. It’s hard to believe in just over a month my oldest son will graduate from The...
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Military Moms and Wives Share Deployment Coping Skills
Many couples schedule pre-deployment photos to preserve their memories. Tracie Ciambotti writes eloquently about the emotional cycles for a mom when a child deploys. Her words resonated with some...
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Marine Mom First Deployment Ends & Other Homecomings
April and son Jared shortly after his completion of boot camp. The Marine son of my colleague and friend, April Agle, is beginning his journey home from his first deployment to Afghanistan. We’ll...
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Military Families: In Their Words
Combat boots and a little girl's "Daddy Comes Home" shoes. This marks the 600th entry to my blog Off the Base. The best way to note that milestone is to turn it over to some thoughts from military...
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Army Mom Shares Her Story: Boot Camp for Military Moms
“It is a mother’s instinct to protect her children. From the moment we feel the first movement as they grow inside us; we take on the role of protector… …What happens to our basic...
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Help Celebrate 250,000 Visitors Reading Your Stories
Off the Base creator, Bobbie O’Brien, at the controls of a C-17 Globemaster III, thanks to the generosity of the pilot, Maj. Gaulin, and the 621st Contingency Response Wing, based at...
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