To Build a unified support program which embraces and reassures Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire.
11/01/2023
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If You See a License Plate with a Gold Star, This Is What It Means The embellishment is a meaningful honor of the sacrifice of service members and their families.
09/12/2022
27/09/2020
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Our nation’s military families share in the demands of this noble calling. Today, we pay tribute to the mothers and the families of fallen military service members. Every life lost in service to our country is precious and irreplaceable. Despite their grief and heartbreak, Gold Star families exemplify grace and resilience. We will always remember, recognize, and appreciate their sacrifice.
10/12/2019
Military families in line for tens of thousands in benefits under plan to dump the ‘widows tax’ The provision is part of the massive defense authorization bill compromise unveiled Monday night.
29/09/2019
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SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 26, 2019) – One by one, a single bell was somberly tolled for dozens of fallen active-duty service members during the annual Bells Across America ceremony Sept. 26 at Clipper Landing on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) in Santa Rita.
The ceremony also honored the resilient Gold Star families, who continue to endure the loss of their loved ones, who gave their lives courageously serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
NBG Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffrey Grimes extended his heartfelt sentiments to the families present, and recognized the sacrifices that service members and Gold Star families pay.
“(Today) is a day set aside for all to recognize and honor those who have lost a son, daughter, husband, wife, mother, or father,” he said. “It commemorates the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by our fallen comrades. The names called represent just a few of the many, who have given their lives for our great nation.”
Abraham Mora Jr. attended the ceremony in remembrance of his younger brother, Guam Army National Guard Sgt. Samson Mora, who died July 10, 2008 while serving in Afghanistan.
Though the deep clangs of the bell brought him chills, Mora said they also brought good memories of his brother with their family.
“Every day is a hard day for us,” he said. “There’s never a day that I don’t think of him. When he joined (the military), it was a real honor for us. I’m really proud of him, and I really do miss him a lot.”
05/05/2019
13 Reasons Why: The purpose behind each fold of the American flag The folding of the flag is something you may have seen happen, whether in movies, on television or even real life. But have you ever noticed how Honor Guards pay careful attention to correctly fold the flag 13 times?
20/12/2018
Today we Honor and remember our Fallen Hero SPC. Naputi Richard Junior KIA 12/20/2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom
Today we Honor and remember our Fallen Hero SGT. Jesse Joel Jesus Castro KIA 12/6/2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Roll Call of the Heroes we lost this month:
SPC. Finniginam Eric - Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan 01-MAY-2010
SPC. Flores John Derek - Operation Iraqi Freedom
03-MAY-2007
SGT. Aguon Eugene Michael - Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan 16-MAY-2013
SPC. Flores Dwayne Westfall - Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan 16-MAY-2013
SGT. Uruo Losiwo - Operation Iraqi Freedom 24-MAY-2007