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The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS Program
Jan. 23, 2023, 7:08 p.m. | 3 minute read

Learn more about community child care options offered through the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS program.

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Youth Sponsorship
Jan. 5, 2023, 6:46 p.m. | 3 minute read

Learn how youth sponsors and military youth programs can help transitioning military youth feel at home in their new community.

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Explore Your Base and Beyond with MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
July 12, 2022, 8:07 a.m. | 4 minute read

You’re going to PCS or you’ve just arrived. Want to learn about activities on base? Schools in the community? Check-in procedures? Child care? A veterinarian for your pet? Or other useful information?

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Travel Restrictions Ease, but May Vary by Location
April 30, 2021, 9:42 a.m. | 8 minute read

The Department of Defense is taking steps to preserve force readiness, limit spread and protect lives during the global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019.

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