WASHINGTON - Service members and their families can visit more than a thousand museums across the nation free of charge this summer through the Blue Star Museums program.

WASHINGTON - AFPS’ Elaine Sanchez recalls a dignified transfer she attended, and notes the importance of honoring the courage and sacrifice of fallen service members and their families not just on Memorial Day, but every day.

WASHINGTON - In this Family Matters blog, we reprint a military child resource blog from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury website.

WASHINGTON - In this Family Matters guest blog, Rebekah Sanderlin, Army spouse and mom, writes about morphing from a war bride to a “regular bride,” and the challenges that come along with the change.

WASHINGTON - In this Family Matters guest blog, AFPS’ Lisa Daniel writes about the obesity crisis sweeping America and shares her family’s struggles with healthy eating after her daughter was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

WASHINGTON - Guest blogger Diana Veseth-Nelson writes about her husband’s post-traumatic stress disorder, how she supported him through treatment and her desire to help other military family members dealing with the same issue.

WASHINGTON - The first lady unveiled three new “Let’s Move” commitments specifically designed for military kids and teens during a fitness and nutrition event at the White House.

WASHINGTON - In this Family Matters Blog, we encourage everyone to join President Barack Obama in reaching out to service members' spouses, especially on Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

WASHINGTON - In this guest blog, Robert L. Gordon III, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, writes about the partnership that helped launch the 2011 Family Resilience Conference and encourages families to engage a worldwide network of support professionals.

WASHINGTON - As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Department of Defense Education Activity is inviting everyone to thank a DOD teacher who has made an impact in their lives.