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holidays
Check out these Christmas movies any military family will love!
Off DutyChristmas is such a festive and exciting time of year. There are many community activities to partake in, family to visit, and presents to shop for. With so much energy moving around it can become a little overwhelming, especially for those in the military that may be spending time away from home. If your family […]
The Marines may not be Santa, but thanks to Toys for Tots, they’re close
Off DutyMarine Toys for Tots is as symbolic to Christmas as Santa himself. The image of Marines wearing their dress blues uniform, handing a gift to a child in need, is an iconic sight that many of us have seen in person or through ads on the television. Without the help and generosity of time and […]
Holiday traditions military families can start today
Family ResourcesThe holidays are a time for love, laughter, giving and lots of fun. It’s also a great time to start up some new, special traditions that everyone can look forward to year after year.
15 Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Military-Style (aka Solo)
Off DutyValentine’s Day is coming. For couples in military relationships, holidays can be a particularly trying time as you’re more often apart than together for those specially marked calendar days. If you’re in a military relationship, there’s a good chance you’ll experience Valentine’s Day alone thanks to a deployment or other military obligation. If not this […]
Inside the Boxx – Alex H.
Team SandboxxFor as long as we’ve celebrated the passing of years, the beginning of a new one has always been a time for reflection and change. It’s a chance to take a step back and look at where we are, how far we’ve come, and where we intend to go. For me, the start of 2020 […]
Celebrating the holidays overseas? It might be different, but it can still be great
Off DutyCelebrating the holidays overseas this year? While it will be different than your normal celebrations, you also have unique opportunities you’d never get to experience if you were stationed back in the United States. Holidays are a special time for U.S. troops both abroad and at home. If you’re stationed overseas this year, take the […]
