Today’s Inspiration: Caring

“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting”. -Elizabeth Bibesco

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Did You Know: Discount KC Royal Tickets to Celebrate Month of the Military Child

April is Month of the Military Child and the National Guard Teen Councils of Kansas and Missouri are joining together to celebrate our unsung heroes at the Kansas City Royals games Sunday, April 3, 2011 and Sunday, April 17, 2011. Purchase tickets and receive a special discount in honor of local military children! Ticket prices range from $5 to $10 each (regular prices range from $14 to $34 each).
Free activities include:
•Sprint Fun Run (Kids run the bases after the game!)
•Face Painting
•Caricature & Balloon Artist
•Live Entertainment

Click here for additional information or tickets.

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President Obama Libya Speech at Fort McNair, Washington D.C.

Video Link to President Obama’s Speech at Fort McNair, Washington D.C. on Libya intervention.

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Today’s Inspiration: No More Than You Can Handle

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1Corinthians 10:13

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Video: A Historical Journey of the Blue & Gold Star Service Flag

Take a moment to watch this wonderful tribute and historical journey of the Blue and Gold Star Service Flag put together by Gulf War Veteran, Tim Reinhart.

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Second flight with military family members departs Japan

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan — The first military-assisted flight out of the Navy’s Tokyo-area air base lifted off about 12:40 p.m. Monday, with 153 family members bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The flight was the second to leave since plans for military-assisted flights out of Japan for families of servicemembers were announced Thursday, leaving some wondering if the leisurely pace of flights would lead to fewer people leaving than anticipated.

More than 8,000 family members have signed up for military-assisted flights at U.S. bases in Japan, according to figures compiled by Stars and Stripes.

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Today’s Inspiration: The First Day of Spring

11 for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.
12 The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
13 The fig tree ripens its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.
Song of Solomon 2:11-13

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Did You Know: Shades of Green Resort on Walt Disney World Offers Survivors’ Family Program

The Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort offers programs and discounts to surviving families of fallen warriors. The Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Survivor Family Program offers a 50% discount off normal room rates to family members and sponsored accompanying authorized users regardless of cause. The Status/Relationship section of the identification card must read “DB” (Death Beneficiary) or “Unremarried Widow” or the present the DD1300 to serve as eligibility for this program.

The survivor benefit can be applied to a total of three guest rooms (including suites) as long as the survivor is the primary occupant and are offered for a maximum of 14 days. Reservations can be made a maximum of 12 months before arrival and a minimum of 48 hours before arrival for online reservations. If you anticipate arriving less than 48 hours before check in call (888) 593-2242.

For room availability, eligibility requirements, room rates, and discount ticket rates visit the link below:

www.shadesofgreen.org

 

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Today’s Inspiration: Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

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Feeling Invisible?

Are there times as a military spouse that you feel invisible or taken for granted? Take a look at the clip below:

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