Topic: Military Families

This Memorial Day, supporting veterans is a matter of national security

This Memorial Day, Americans should realize that supporting veterans with jobs and education isn't just about repaying our debt to them. The care of veterans and their families is also a national security imperative if the US is to maintain an effective all-volunteer force.

Michelle Obama on 'The Colbert Report': Did she get the best of him? (+video)

In an appearance on 'The Colbert Report,' Michelle Obama scored points for military families and her husband's presidency, while lobbing gentle zingers at Stephen Colbert.

'Arlington Ladies' support families of fallen heroes

'Arlington Ladies' at Arlington National Cemetery offer help to families and express gratitude for the lives of veterans.

From Arlington National Cemetery to Facebook, Americans note Memorial Day

Americans relaxed at the end of a three-day weekend marking Memorial Day. But millions of them also paused to remember and to honor those who’d lost their lives in military service.

Reader recommendation: You Know When the Men are Gone

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.

Uncle Sam wants you ... to reach out to help America's military families

Joining Forces, a new White House campaign launched Tuesday, endeavors to raise Americans' awareness of the needs of troops, veterans, and military families.

In nuclear crisis, an information dilemma

Tokyo and Washington are having to balance the need to deliver prompt information to the public about radiation danger with a desire not to panick the population.

Michele Bachmann, Rand Paul, and 8 others shaking up the new Congress

Because this House freshman class - 96 strong, including 87 Republicans - is the largest since 1992, those who speak for them, or claim to, have a leg up. Here are ten to watch.

Book club alert: three great January picks

Book clubs in search of fresh material should check out this month's fiction round-up. Judging from these three books – two novels and a short story collection – 2011 is off to a great start.

How military families will celebrate holidays with deployed relatives

Planning months in advance to soothe holiday separation, military families open presents via Skype or send care packages to deployed loved ones. 

Jill Biden plays to type in 'Army Wives' episode

Jill Biden will take an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army Wives."

New veterans face financial stress at home

Some 30,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have come home injured since the wars began. Many face financial difficulties as a result; but some groups are stepping in to help.

Jill Biden set to guest on Lifetime's 'Army Wives'

Jill Biden will make a guest appearance on the military drama to raise awareness of the contributions by US. men and women in uniform.

Michelle Obama, at Pentagon, honors armed forces and their families

First lady Michelle Obama has made a point of calling attention to the sacrifices of the armed forces and their families. She was at the Pentagon Friday to thank them. Should she do more?

Soldiers' wives: Fighting mental, emotional battles of their own

A new study shows higher levels of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders among Army wives. New programs aim to help, but there's a stigma in a culture that values toughness.

Dover facility 'befits the grief' of families of fallen troops

The Pentagon unveiled a new $1.6 million facility designed to offer comfort to families who come to Dover Air Force Base to grieve for the loss of loved ones in foreign wars.

Healing the visible – and invisible – scars of war through flag football

Iraqi war veteran Nico Marcolongo founded the ‘Buddy Bowl’ to benefit military veterans.

Pakistan mosque attack underscores bid to target military

During a Pakistan mosque attack in the military city of Rawalpindi Friday, attackers fired indiscriminately on worshipers, most of whom are connected to the military.

Veterans Day: Michelle Obama launches community network for vets

Michelle Obama launches Mission Serve, a network aimed at linking veterans to community service groups, as part of efforts to aid their transition to civilian life. President Obama and the first lady honored veterans' service Wednesday.

President Obama hosts military families for July 4 fireworks