Copyright Benita Koeman 2008 - 2012

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 11, 2012.

"There You Go Again" is written and sung by Army wife, Olivia Perez-Breland. Olivia wrote this song for military spouses who have endured deployments and separations. It is important to note that the video includes active-duty Army Soldiers and their families who were at the time, preparing for deployment to Afghanistan and are currently still deployed.

Learn more about supporting the military family by visiting this LINK.

Half of Olivia's proceeds for the song will be given to the Fisher House Foundation to support military families.

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FEATURE VIDEO - There You Go Again

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"I am a military spouse who has experienced a void of support during a military deployment. This website is my way of making a difference for other military families. I hope that through Operation We Are Here, civilians will be well-equipped to care for us and the military community will be empowered by the resources available to them."

Bear one another’s burdens   galatians 6:2a (ESV)

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A glimpse into deployment... Where do deployed military personnel do their laundry? Eat their meals? Shower? Where do your care packages go? As a thank you to the supporters of the 4-23 Infantry Battalion 5-2 SBCT (Afghanistan 2009-2010), their chaplain answers these questions. Video includes captivating footage of Afghanistan and our military personnel serving there, followed by a tour of a Forward Operating Base.

We have the TOOLS to help get you started!  Learn more about supporting the military community... HERE!

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