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Celebrating Independence Day: A Tribute to Military Families
Independence Day, celebrated on the 4th of July, is a time for Americans to reflect on the birth of the nation and the freedoms that define our society.
Coming Together
Living at a small military base overseas, I feel like it is only natural for everyone to know everyone.
The housing communities are small and nestled into local German towns and villages. It is a wonderful experience but can also feel isolating. I have to say, in our nearly five years of living overseas, this has been one of the most welcoming and close-knit communities we have ever been a part of. You run your errands on post or on the local economy, and you are bound to find someone you know and are bound to strike up a conversation.
Aid Available for Struggling Veterans and Military Families in New York and Texas
It seems difficult to get people to agree on anything, but with some degree of certainty, no one would disagree that 2020 has been a difficult year. And difficult is probably an understatement.
We’re in the middle of a crippling pandemic, which has resulted in job losses, plummeting incomes, and overwhelming stress and anxiety. Post-9/11 veterans and military families have been hit especially hard by the hardships and stresses of the year.
Finding Your Heart of Thankfulness in the Year of 2020
For a long time, during our bedtime routine with the kids, we’d ask each one to share something they were thankful for that day. It was always intriguing to hear what was on their hearts.
Sometimes, it was quite serious for them: “I’m thankful I didn’t cry when I got my poke [immunization] today.”
Sometimes, it was a bit comical: “I’m thankful my hair is growing like Rapunzel.”
Sometimes, it was reflectively wise beyond their years: “I’m thankful we had food to eat today because the children in Venezuela don’t have much.”
When Giving Thanks is Hard
There’s just something so special about this time of year. It’s true, fall is my favorite season, even when it’s slow to show up here in El Paso. I love the cooler temperatures, the beginning of the holidays, and the promise of fresh joy on the horizon.
This is a time of year that many of us press into generosity, hope, and gratitude.
Holiday Blues
Confession:
The holidays are fast approaching, and I’m not feeling the holiday spirit this year. More like I’m feeling the Holiday Blues.
Anyone else with me? Here at Fort Wainwright, we’ve had more than two feet of snowfall in the last two days. Before that, the temperatures dropped to -30, then the next day turned around and it was nearly 30 degrees. It feels like we straight up skipped fall. It lasted less than a month, and that was back in August.
I blinked and suddenly winter was here.
News 6 Mashup: Nov. 16, 2020
Here are the top stories for the week of Nov. 16, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Gary Sinese Foundation Helps Gold Star Family
• Tricare Tests Physical Therapy Pilot
• Yoga Pants Approved for Commissary and Exchange
• This Week in History
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