# military families (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover military families. Page: Feed: --- ## [He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?](https://thewarhorse.org/jim-capers-marine-medal-honor-vietnam/) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Rocke · The War Horse_ Inside an office building in West Los Angeles, retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. stood tall and strong in his signature spit-shined black cowboy boots. Under the shadow of a red Force Recon Association hat and tinted glasses, Capers’ eyes wore a hardened look that made no effort to hide the darkness and despair that \[…\] The post He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades… ## [I Typed Forms While Other Men Went to War. That Shame Shaped My Life](https://thewarhorse.org/vietnam-era-soldier-service-shame/) _2026-08-19 · G.A. Thompson · The War Horse_ On the day I left the Army, a sergeant in dress uniform took my hand and held it while he spoke. “On behalf of the president of the United States, the people of the United States, and myself, I want to thank you for your service to our country.” He called me Mr. Thompson. Not \[…\] The post I Typed Forms While Other Men Went to War. That Shame Shaped My Life appeared first on The War Horse . ## [AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2026/08/17/aafes-boss-leaves-legacy-of-benefits-for-more-veterans-and-stronger-perks-for-all/) _2026-08-17 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history. ## [Military Sexual Trauma Survivors Can’t Sue the Government. A New Bill Could Change That](https://thewarhorse.org/military-sexual-trauma-surviviors-bill/) _2026-08-13 · Sonner Kehrt · The War Horse_ When Mayra Diaz opened the door of her Army barracks room in 2022, she didn’t realize it was the beginning of the end of her military career. She had never met the soldier standing in front of her, Sgt. Greville Clarke. She didn’t know he had sexually assaulted three other women on base over the \[…\] The post Military Sexual Trauma Survivors Can’t Sue the Government. A New Bill Could Change That… ## [DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/08/12/dod-to-launch-pilot-for-some-service-members-to-freeze-sperm-eggs/) _2026-08-12 · Patricia Kime · Navy Times_ The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs. ## [The Marines Created a Warrior. But I Forgot How to Be a Woman](https://thewarhorse.org/marines-women-warrior-femininity/) _2026-08-12 · Shayla Sullivan · The War Horse_ I secured my M-16 to my rack after a long, scorching day on the rifle range and touched my stomach. Cramps should be arriving any day—but they weren’t. How many weeks had it been? Where was my period? Where was everyone else’s? I had seen “Full Metal Jacket” and expected the experience it depicted: the \[…\] The post The Marines Created a Warrior. But I Forgot How to Be a Woman appeared first on The… ## [25 Years Later, Will the Global War on Terrorism Ever End?](https://thewarhorse.org/global-war-on-terror-25-anniversary/) _2026-08-10 · The War Horse Staff · The War Horse_ The Global War on Terrorism began in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. It never officially ended. Instead, the war expanded. U.S. troops invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003, while counterterrorism operations spread across the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere. The United States withdrew its last troops \[…\] The post 25 Years Later, Will the Global War on… ## [Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits](https://thewarhorse.org/richard-star-act-war-injuries/) _2026-08-06 · Natalie Oliverio · The War Horse_ The fall lasted only seconds, but the consequences would span a lifetime. Under the cover of darkness in Balad, Iraq, Army Sgt. Will Fisher was moving into position for an overnight mission. He fell roughly 40 feet and landed on his feet while wearing about 100 pounds of gear. The force of the fall crushed \[…\] The post Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress… ## [Everybody Wanted to Visit the Wounded Soldier. I Wanted to Be Left Alone](https://thewarhorse.org/wounded-soldier-hospital-visitors/) _2026-08-05 · Justin Watson · The War Horse_ It was only a month after the roadside bombing. I was still in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, in June 2006, undergoing successive rounds of surgery. Rods protruded from my limbs, keeping the broken bones of my right forearm and left thigh immobile until the doctors could complete a series of bone grafts and insert \[…\] The post Everybody Wanted to Visit the Wounded Soldier. I Wanted to… ## [Trump’s new commission will target quality of life for military spouses](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/03/trumps-new-commission-will-target-quality-of-life-for-military-spouses/) _2026-08-03 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ The new President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, is tasked with addressing persistent problems for military spouses. ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aSanPLwUDaBE) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in uniform](https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/08/03/army-offers-bonuses-topping-200k-to-keep-aviation-warrant-officers-in-unform/) _2026-08-03 · Eve Sampson · Military Times_ Eligible Army pilots can earn up to nearly $210,000 in bonuses under a program designed to keep experienced aviators in uniform. ## [‘Good Samaritans’ beware: Scammers ramp up targeting of troops’ goodwill](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2026/07/31/good-samaritans-beware-scammers-ramp-up-targeting-of-troops-goodwill/) _2026-07-31 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ The father of a sailor is out to warn others in the military community about a “Good Samaritan” scam that cost his son thousands of dollars. ## [Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2026/07/29/program-offering-free-food-to-moving-military-families-expands-to-four-more-states/) _2026-07-29 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Military families relocating to four more areas can sign up for $125 worth of groceries and essentials. ## [My Little Sister Is Deployed in the Middle East. Her Base Was Hit](https://thewarhorse.org/sister-deployed-iran-war/) _2026-07-29 · Karen Marks · The War Horse_ My little sister has been in the military for 19 years, serving in Germany, U.S. territories, South Carolina, and elsewhere. Since February, she’s called a base in the Middle East home. I’ve known her location and her proximity to danger for months, but it had felt like she wasn’t really there. Iran seemed intent on \[…\] The post My Little Sister Is Deployed in the Middle East. Her Base Was Hit… ## [Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head Trauma: New Records Show How U.S. Troops Were Wounded in Iran War](https://thewarhorse.org/records-troops-wounded-iran-war/) _2026-07-28 · Leah Rosenbaum · The War Horse_ The United States recorded at least 17 life-threatening casualties during the first phase of the war with Iran, according to newly obtained Defense Department records that provide the most detailed accounting yet of troops wounded in the conflict. More than 400 casualties were recorded between Feb. 28 and April 8, with Army personnel accounting for \[…\] The post Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head… ## [Even $500 could make a difference for military childcare workers, researchers find](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/07/23/even-500-could-make-a-difference-for-military-childcare-workers-researchers-find/) _2026-07-23 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Low pay is the leading reason military child care providers leave their jobs, but even a $500 bonus could help retain them, research found. ## [Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused Covid Shots. A Year Later, Many Are Still Waiting](https://thewarhorse.org/military-covid-vaccine-deniers-waiting-reinstatement/) _2026-07-23 · Leah Rosenbaum · The War Horse_ When the COVID-19 vaccine was released in 2020, Daniel Pendergast was intrigued. “I honestly thought it sounded kind of ingenious at first,” he said. But then he learned there was a very small chance of heart inflammation that could occur after vaccination in healthy men like himself: around eight cases per million, according to the \[…\] The post Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused… ## [Military spouses can find jobs. Keeping careers is the hard part.](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/07/17/military-spouses-can-find-jobs-keeping-careers-is-the-hard-part/) _2026-07-17 · Natalie Oliverio · Navy Times_ Unemployment among active-duty spouses actively seeking work climbed to 29.9% in 2025, up from 21.8% in 2023. ## [The new military family: staying together while living apart](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/07/17/the-new-military-family-staying-together-while-living-apart/) _2026-07-17 · Natalie Oliverio · Military Times_ The DoD does not recognize “geo-bachelor” as an official personnel status or maintain department-wide data on how many families live this way. ## [Bad actors use bogus offers to go after payouts to families affected by first atomic bomb test](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/07/16/bad-actors-use-bogus-offers-to-go-after-payouts-to-families-affected-by-first-atomic-bomb-test/) _2026-07-16 · Richard Sisk · Navy Times_ Scam artists are targeting the $100,000 now available to eligible New Mexico victims of radiation exposure dating back to the Trinity blast. ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uDkTg7n4hiSx) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Senators question whether military pharmacy program is the best deal for beneficiaries](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/07/16/senators-question-whether-military-pharmacy-program-is-the-best-deal-for-beneficiaries/) _2026-07-16 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Senators raised concerns about the potential anti-competitive tactics of the military’s Tricare pharmacy program contractor, Express Scripts. ## [VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues](https://www.navytimes.com/veterans/2026/07/14/va-hhs-to-increase-psychedelic-therapy-research-for-ptsd-military-related-mental-health-issues/) _2026-07-14 · Patricia Kime · Navy Times_ The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions. ## [May 11th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/may-11th-calls-to-action) _2026-05-11 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ One Day of Appreciation. Three Actions That Would Actually Show It. ## [April 27th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/april-27th-calls-to-action) _2026-04-27 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ While Washington Debates a Ballroom, Military Families Bear the Cost ## [April 20th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/april-20th-calls-to-action) _2026-04-20 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ Military families are in the headlines from immigration to care packages to the ballot box. Here's how to make sure Congress is paying attention. ## [April 13th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/april-13th-calls-to-action) _2026-04-13 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ Book bans, DHS pay, and immigration protections for military families. Congress is back and so are we. ## [April 6th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/april-6th-calls-to-action) _2026-04-06 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ In the middle of war with Iran, the administration is coming for our families, benefits, and ballots ## [March 30th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/march-30th-calls-to-action) _2026-03-30 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ Keep the Pressure On: DHS Pay, Local Organizing, and Stopping Escalation in Iran ## [March 23rd Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/march-23rd-calls-to-action) _2026-03-23 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ From the Phone to the Streets: This Week, Military Families Rally ## [Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/03/10/military-child-care-centers-opening-with-lightning-speed-under-new-pilot-program/) _2026-03-10 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA. ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yZ8QHKfMLr9Q) _2026-03-10 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [March 9th Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/march-9th-calls-to-action) _2026-03-09 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ War powers uncertainty, Coast Guard paychecks, and protecting voting rights. ## [March 2nd Call to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/march-2nd-call-to-action) _2026-03-02 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ Military families speaking up against another endless war ## [February 23rd Calls to Action](https://militaryfamiliesmobilize.substack.com/p/february-23rd-calls-to-action) _2026-02-23 · The Military Family Alliance · The Military Family Alliance_ From Iran to the ballot box: what military families need to take action on this week ## [Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schools](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/12/12/lawmakers-move-to-further-restrict-cellphones-in-dod-schools/) _2025-12-12 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Overall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA. ## [70 commissaries will offer customers doorstep delivery within a month](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2025/12/11/70-commissaries-will-offer-customers-doorstep-delivery-within-a-month/) _2025-12-11 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Here's the list of 70 commissaries that will have doorstep delivery service by Jan. 11. ## [Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/10/16/troops-and-families-how-has-the-shutdown-affected-you/) _2025-10-16 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown. ## [DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/family-life/2025/10/09/dod-imposes-burdensome-rules-retaliation-on-home-day-cares-moms-say/) _2025-10-09 · Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse · Navy Times_ The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away. ## [Elmo and friends help military families build healthy habits](https://www.navytimes.com/pay-benefits/military-benefits/2025/09/18/elmo-and-friends-help-military-families-build-healthy-habits/) _2025-09-18 · Karen Jowers · Navy Times_ Military families asked for ways to incorporate habits into their busy lives to keep their young children healthy. Sesame Workshop delivered.