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Homecoming is always cited as a tremendous source of joy and relief after any deployment. Kristin Henderson writes about her intense relief regarding her beloved husband’s safety after combat once his place landed, but that she couldn’t let herself relax until she saw him in person and knew the bus had brought him safely. For others, the reuniting of partners and the ability to share parenting and household responsibilities again is the primary source of relief and joy.
Post-deployment honeymoon periods vary, often depending on family plans and work schedules. It is important to share expectations well in advance by simply asking each member of the family what they want to do. Many service members want to sleep and eat home-cooked meals, while spouses want to go out to fancy dinners. Better to discuss plans in advance so that everyone’s desires can be addressed.
The commander of the Space and Missile Defense Command is not only an expert at managing the Armyâs space and missile defense assets; he occasionally moonlights as an expert pitcher on request.
Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler threw out the ceremonial first pitch during the Milwaukee Brewersâ Military Appreciation Night game against the Detroit Tigers, May 31. The Brewers won 3-2 in 10 innings.
During the game, Bob âMr. Baseballâ Uecker, legendary play-by-play announcer for Brewersâ radio broadcasts, invited Karbler into the announcersâ booth and thanked him and the men and women in the military for their service.
âIt is always good to see you,â Uecker said. âWe met a few years back when Dan was kind enough to come up in the booth at that time and we have been friends ever since. To have him here today, throw out the first pitch and get a chance to visit with him is always a big plus.â
HOUSTON When William Thomas found out he was going to receive a sorely needed wheelchair through the Wheelchairs for Warriors organization, he had no idea he’d get a chance to meet one of his heroes in the process. Thomas, a U.S. Army veteran, was presented with the new wheelchair
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BOGOTÁ – As Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mauricio Garcia and his Colombian safety officer counterpart walk the flight line at a Colombian Army base, inspecting for safety hazards and violations,