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President Trump Visits Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) From Gerald R. Ford Public Affairs (Picture courtesty of Mass Communication 1st Class Joshua Sheppard/Released) NEWPORT NEWS (NNS) -- President Donald J. Trump addressed Sailors from Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and shipbuilders from Huntington Ingalls Newport News during a visit to the first-in-class aircraft carrier March 2. "This carrier and the new ships in the Ford class will expand the ability of our nation to carry out vital missions on the oceans and to project American power in distant lands," Tru... read more

As the founders of Helping Heroes Fly , Terri Keene and Pam Matt can tell you: being a 2-woman team has its challenges . But they also know that with every family reunion that follows the work they do together, there is joy that is priceless. In fact, the pair feel honored to help the nation’s brave heroes come home, without having to worry about their finances. And they are grateful for the contributors that enable Helping Heroes Fly to fulfill such a worthwhile mission on behalf of our troops: “We want to provide airfare to enlisted military personnel so that they can be home with their fam... read more

Pfc. Desmond Doss: The unlikely hero behind 'Hacksaw Ridge' By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity With the 2017 Academy Awards still fresh in our memories, I thought it was fitting to highlight World War II Army Pfc. Desmond Doss, whose life and heroics were featured in the Oscar-winning film "Hacksaw Ridge." Spoiler Alert: You might not want to read further if you don't know his story and still want to see the movie. For those who have, there are a few more details here that weren't shared in the movie.' Doss grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a Seventh Day Adventist, which me... read more

Military Bloggers We Love We love sharing our fellow military bloggers. Bloggers are such a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of military life. Bloggers are a great resource for learning tips about PCSing, Deployment, Health & Wellness, Raising Military Kiddos, and Lifestyle Blogs. We love their insight and passion for helping others by sharing their stories. MB will be featuring Military Spouse Bloggers twice a month in effort to highlight their blog and topics shared. Our first Feature goes out to Whimsical September-A Family & Lifestyle Blog . Please take a minute to get to know Erica and... read more

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Cheesecakes! SpouseLink.Org What better way to enjoy St. Paddy’s Day – coming upon March 17th – than with some Lucky Charm’s Cheesecakes!? After all, Lucky Charms are a beloved Irish delicacy (not at all…). Buuuut, they are a fun and colorful ingredient that’s just perfect for Kawaii Sweet World ‘s adorable baked mini cheesecakes to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland’s special day. Here’s what you’ll need 3 cups Lucky Charms cereal 3 tbsp. butter 2 8oz. packages cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs Whipped cream Follow along with the video... read more