On the Ground: April 28, 2011
–by TMarie
On the Ground Goes to Hollywood
Er…metaphorically speaking.
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Love to Hate It
–Guest post by Val Sinclaire
We’re living in a peaceful season. But it kind of sucks. Read more 
Interview with Gold Star Mother Florence McSween
–by Kristen Tsetsi
As a little boy, Adam McSween was meticulous about his appearance.
“His hair had to be just right, and his clothes always had to be Read more 
On the Ground: April 21, 2011
–by TMarie
Have you heard the news?
U.S. Military Soldiers Have Families.
Who knew?
(Your) PTSD and Me
–Guest post by Katie Hickey
My experience really is not much different from that of most military wives. My husband is Read more 
Interview with “Vino in Vo” Author Chrisy Krueger
–by Kristen Tsetsi
Discover the healing powers of friendship when you meet Perry, Jonah and Kristen: Three Army wives Read more 
On the Ground: April 15, 2011
–by TMarie
“On the Ground” is a new effort by LIFT to provide an ongoing discussion of the Joining Forces initiative Read more 
What About the Men?
–by Kristen Tsetsi
Only 6-9% of military spouses are male, and Wayne Perry, 32, became one of them last year. His wife Andrea Read more 
Kids Reaching out to Kids
As Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launch their initiative to honor military families,
LIFT launches its own project to get kids excited about reaching out to others. Read more 
LIFT’s Embarrassing Error Should Have Been Embarrassing
–by Kristen Tsetsi
A few weeks ago, I received an email requesting an article for AOL as part of the Military Family week the company organized in Read more 
Interview with Gold Star Mother Becky Johnson
–by Kristen Tsetsi
“A few months ago,” says Becky L. Johnson, “I was contacted by an agent with the FBI out of New York. He explained that Read more 




