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4 weeks ago | 
reservenationalguard.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
From charging into battle, to transporting supplies and personnel, horses have played a key role in the Army’s history. As members of the nation’s historic 3rd Infantry Regiment, the horses of the Old Guard have carried on what is one of the Army’s most iconic traditions – paying tribute to past presidents and service members – notably honoring the recent passing of President Jimmy Carter.
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1 month ago | 
reservenationalguard.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
A former security forces officer credits her unit with helping her navigate the medical process following a breast cancer diagnosis. Colorado Air National Guard Capt. Kathryn “Kat” Aguilar was deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 when she noticed a dimple on the right side of her skin. Having previously worked in healthcare, she said she knew it was something to get checked out when she returned stateside in October. By December of that year, Aguilar was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37.
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2 months ago | 
militaryfamilies.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
Annually, our team compiles a list of credible financial aid opportunities for service members, veterans, military spouses and/or military kids. It is recommended that readers always review eligibility details and deadlines for changes. Know of a scholarship that should be added? Email us at [email protected].
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
militaryfamilies.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
It’s the “Year of Quincy Wilson.”The internet is buzzing about American track and field sprinter Quincy Wilson after his international debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reddit threads, YouTubers, and sports writers are debating online if the high school junior from Maryland should go pro after graduation. Quincy, who attends Bullis School, was the leadoff leg for Team USA in the 4×400-meter relay.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
militaryfamilies.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
Seeds of service were planted in Gary Sinise’s life as early as the 1980s, the actor says, with his full-time mission becoming clearer after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. “The 80s and 90s were really setting the stage for something much greater that would happen after Sept. 11, 2001,” Sinise said.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
militaryfamilies.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
Army Capt. Paul Mirabile’s newborn daughter, Sallie, was only one month old when the soldier deployed to Northern Syria. His wife, Emily, says it was a “whirlwind.” “To be a first-time mom entering the world of motherhood, and my husband’s going to a combat zone … it was a whirlwind,” Emily Mirabile told Military Families Magazine from her home at Fort Drum, New York. And that whirlwind has defined much of their military romance. The couple met while Paul was home on leave in Maryland.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
militaryfamilies.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
Gary Sinise is on a mission to encourage others to “always do a little more.”The “Forrest Gump” actor was at the beginning of his movie career when he portrayed the character of Lt. Dan Taylor, an Army officer who lost his legs in the Vietnam War. The role, Sinise says, ultimately changed his trajectory professionally and personally.
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May 30, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
For as many unknowns as exist with a military career, one thing is certain: there will always be stages of transition. PCS moves, military training or deployment, spousal unemployment, and childcare needs are just a few factors that impact a bottom line. By routinely evaluating your financial health, or the state of your money, servicemembers and families can plan for the (un)expected and adjust as needed.
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May 30, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
Bianca StrzalkowskiThu, May 30, 2024, 12:45 PM4 min readMaking a budget to know how your money is spent is key to knowing how much to save for emergencies and retirement. Financial counselors at Army Community Service-Financial Readiness are eager to help clients examine their budgets, analyze their spending and create realistic budgets that will allow them to use their money most efficiently. To make an appointment with a financial specialist, call ACS- Financial Readiness at 270-798-5518.
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May 30, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Bianca M. Strzalkowski
“Start with the basics,” that’s good advice for servicemembers and their families when it comes to creating a budget. Jerry Quinn, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA), has worked in finance throughout both his military and civilian careers. He’s also intimately familiar with the experiences faced by today’s military, based on his 39 years in the Army Reserve, including climbing the ranks as a junior enlisted soldier.
