Story by Sgt. Hannah Clifton | Indiana National Guard Headquarters | 11.30.2023
In the entryway, tiny shoes sit beside two pairs of combat boots while wooden puzzles, children’s books and matchbox cars lie scattered throughout a living room decorated with Army awards and challenge coins. As a dual-military couple in the Indiana National Guard, Staff Sgt. Ashley Cook and Sgt. Kelsea Cook have dedicated years of service and training to answer whatever call their state......
Story by Pfc. Cecilia Soriano | 1st Theater Sustainment Command | 04.20.2022
With over 437,000 children and youth in foster care across the United States, one 1st Theater Sustainment Command family decided to make a difference. ...
Story by Senior Airman Alan Ricker | 15th Wing | 11.02.2021
On October 12, 2021, an Airman from the 15th Medical Group became a U.S. citizen after waiting almost eight years since being adopted from the Philippines. Ihrig’s uncle was serving in the U.S. Air Force at the time and, along with his wife, became Ihrig’s adopted parents to offer her a better life....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Warren Spearman | 52nd Fighter Wing | 07.30.2021
The story of a MWD named Bora
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristan Lotz | Subase New London | 08.14.2020
Naval Submarine Base New London Command Master Chief Raj Sodhi adopts a former military working dog named Lola after she is retired from official duties....
Story by Airman Isaac Olivera | 375th Air Mobility Wing | 06.22.2020
Highlighting Catherine Vandament as she recalls when her adopted son was born and the trials and tribulations her family underwent. A story about how family isn't just flesh and blood....
Story by Master Sgt. Ryan Matson | 652nd Regional Support Group | 04.28.2020
The story of Chris and Carla Mancilla, an Olympia, Washington, couple who have served as foster parents for more than 60 children over the past six years, including two - Rocky and Mila - who they have adopted. The story chronicles the ups and downs associated with bringing a loving home to children in the foster care system....
Story by Staff Sgt. Joshua Joseph Magbanua | 39th Air Base Wing | 02.28.2020
“You’re here with me because nobody else wants you,” Master Sgt. Debbie Jackson recalled one of her relatives saying. “That line stuck with me for a very long time.”...
