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MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT THE VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM April 16-17, 2016! In a salute to military families, the Virginia Living Museum offers half price admission for the children of those who give their all. Children (ages 3-12) will receive half price admission ($6.50) with a paying adult showing valid military ID the weekend of April 16-17. Military families purchasing a membership at the Museum will receive a 20% discount (double the usual 10% discount). These discounts are in recognition of Military Child Month. Year-round the Museum offers both admission and membership discounts to... read more

Community Day for Hampton Roads Residents & Military Members Stationed In Hampton Roads at Mariners' Museum & Park February 6th, 2016! Take the family on a voyage of exploration to The Mariners’ Museum. Admission is only $5 per person for residents of Hampton Roads and kids 3 and under are free during The Mariners’ Community Day. The Community Day also includes Military Members and Families living in Hampton Roads on orders. (Must show proof of Hampton Roads residency for special admission price) Explore the USS Monitor Center, handcrafted ship models, maritime paintings, rare figureheads, sm... read more

TRICARE covers breast pumps and breast pump supplies at no cost for new mothers, including mothers who adopt an infant and plan to breastfeed. Via Tricare.mil Website : You must have a prescription from a TRICARE-authorized physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife. The prescription will state which type of breast pump you need: Hospital-grade breast pump Manual breast pump Standard electric breast pump This coverage is retroactive to December 19, 2014. If you paid out-of-pocket, you can send a claim for reimbursement. Include the following with your claim: Your pre... read more

MB is so excited to share the launch of this new initiative for military families: Sesame Street for Military Families : Transitions offers support, digital resources, and ways to help make the transition from civilian to military life. It’s an adventure and affects the whole family. Luckily, we’re in this together. If you know someone that might benefit from these tools and resources, visit sesamestreet.org/veterans . SESAME STREET LAUNCHES NEWEST INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES Elmo and Rosita Report for Duty to Help Military Families Transition to Civilian Life New York, NY—(Januar... read more