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June 19

 Week in Review: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden Surprise our TAPS Children at Camp Pendleton Camp Out, TAPS Briefs at the Pentagon, TAPS Team Expanding


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TAPS Blog | It was a busy week for TAPS! We hosted Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at our USO/TAPS Good Grief Campout in California! In addition TAPS briefed DoD leaders at the Pentagon, and announced we're expanding our team.

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June 17

 A Father and His Marine


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Bob Bagosy

TAPS Blog | My name is Bob Bagosy, I've been asked to write a monthly blog for TAPS from a man's point of view if you will! I'm just a Dad not a professional writer so what I write will be from my heart.

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June 15

 Vice President Biden Visits USO/TAPS Good Grief Campout


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TAPS Blog | What a wonderful day! On Friday, Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden visited the USO/TAPS Good Grief Campout at Camp Pendleton. They had ice cream with the children and teens, and learned about their fallen heroes. Thank you to the Vice President and the Second Lady for joining us!

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Jun 17   Biden Visits Children of Fallen Warriors
  News Article : Marine Corps
By: Marine Corporal Michael Iams

Jun 17   Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Visit Children of our Fallen Military at USO/TAPS Good Grief Campout at Camp Pendleton
  Press Release | Children grieving the death of a parent or sibling who served in the U.S. military got a special surprise on Friday when Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden visited the TAPS/USO Good Grief Campout at Camp Pendleton. The Bidens talked one-on-one with the children, ages 6-17, who have all experienced the death of a parent or sibling who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The children are attending a camp to help them cope with their loss, organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), with support from the USO and Northrop Grumman. They also enjoyed playing interactive activities with their Marine Corps mentors.  As a special treat, Dr. Biden and the Marine Corps commanders served ice cream.

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Jun 15   Vice President Biden Visits USO/TAPS Good Grief Camp Out
  News Article : United States Marine Corps

Jun 15   Biden Visits Camp Pendleton
  News Article : Fox 5 San Diego

Jun 15   Joe, Jill Biden talk to Kids Who Lost a Family Member in War
  News Article : The Los Angeles Times
By: Tony Perry

Jun 14   SDIT Observes 'Father's Day at The Wall'
  News Article : Macomb Daily News
By: Linda May


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June 28

 USO/TAPS Good Grief Camp Out - Fort Bragg
 TAPS USO Good Grief Camp Out

TAPS Event | TAPS Good Grief Camp for children and teens provides a safe and supportive atmosphere to conduct activities and opportunities to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one.

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July 10

 Chicago Siblings Retreat
 Chicago Siblings Cover

TAPS Event | Join us as we explore the city of Chicago! We will be spending time participating in adventurous activities, bonding and sharing stories about our heroes. We hope to see you there!

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July 10

 Northern California Parents Retreat
 Parents Northern California Cover

TAPS Event | Join us for a weekend of adventure, connection and laughter in northern California! This retreat will be a time of both activity and relaxation as you get to know your fellow surviving parents!

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July 19

 Fort Hood Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
 2012 Fort Hood Seminar and Camp

TAPS Event | TAPS Survivor Seminars provide an opportunity to join together with survivors for a powerful time of support, care and hope. TAPS Good Grief Camp for children and teens provides a safe and supportive atmosphere to conduct activities and opportunities to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one.

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June 17

 A Father and His Marine


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Bob Bagosy

TAPS Blog | My name is Bob Bagosy, I've been asked to write a monthly blog for TAPS from a man's point of view if you will! I'm just a Dad not a professional writer so what I write will be from my heart.

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June 10

 Life Marches On


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Graduation

TAPS Blog | There will always be days and life events where the loss is more profound.  I have learned not to push my agenda or my expectations on the people around me.  I have learned not to ask for permission to feel happy, to try new things, or even to make mistakes.  I often feel like an adolescent as I navigate learning who I am without my Phil. I was married for 23 years.  I knew who I was with Phil.  

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June 2

 Comfort Zone


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Shanette Comfort Zones 1

TAPS Blog | I was never the one to "go out on a limb", or the one who "took a chance", or the "throw caution to the wind" type. I was a girl with a semi-low self-esteem who smiled because she knew some day the world would become a better place for her. I had my own comfort zone with clothing, friends, work, and even with excitement. I would hang out with the same bunch of people, never really letting too many "newbies" get attached or get to know me. I went to work, came home, took care of my children, and started the cycle all over again the next day. Soon all of that would change.

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