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December 1, 2025

DVIDS Hosts Holiday Greetings from Service Members 

As a part of the holiday season, DOD is once again posting greeting videos from deployed service members. In the videos, individuals from all branches and locations share their best wishes with family and friends. Videos are marked with their hometown and can be found on a full map here. 

Exchange Hosts Home Depot Workshop for Military Kids 

The Army and Air Force Exchange is hosting crafting workshops Dec. 6 that are free for military children. Kids will put together holiday ornaments to take home at the events with the Exchange and Home Depot. 

“The Exchange is excited to once again be a part of building memories for the military community,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “We can’t wait to see the festive ideas that these creative military children come up with.” 

The full list of participating locations can be found here. 

Photo courtesy of Army and Air Force Exchange

December 1, 2025

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