American Forces Press Service

FORT MEADE, Md., May 21, 2013 - A "DOD Live" blog post compiled by Ian Phillips of Defense Media Activity social media operations here provides a wide range of resources for people affected directly or indirectly by the deadly tornado that struck Moore, Okla., yesterday.

Links in the blog post include information or help related to:

Good morning, My name is Carolyn Clark,

and I am a research specialist at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.  We are currently recruiting spouses for our Spouse Deployed program which is funded by the Department of Defense and the Memphis VAMC.   We are trying to spread the word about our program and were wondering if you might be able to post our information or forward it on to any spouses you think might benefit from our study.  It's a year-long research study for military spouses or significant others from any military branch across the country.  The service member must currently be deployed for the spouse to participate. The purpose is to evaluate the benefits of a Telephone Support Group and Education Sessions designed to help with deployment concerns.  Spouses will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.

by Courtesy story

5/10/2013 - WASHINGTON -- Alicia Hinds Ward, wife of Tech. Sgt. Edwinston Ward, 113th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year.

Representing the National Guard, Hinds Ward was chosen among six finalists, each one representing a branch of the U.S. armed forces. She was chosen as MSOY for her outstanding support helping military families with relocation and employment services, as well as her support of special needs resources and helping to build camaraderie among deployed members and their families.