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Show HILLTOP TIMES 6 TIMES April 8, 2010 Military families get free access to caregiver network OBSERVANCE from page 1 German homeland, encountering the determined resistance they expected to find from the Reich's remaining forces. What they could never have imagined were the shocking and gruesome conditions that Jews and other minorities were exposed to in the dozens of concentration camps they liberated throughout Germany. The National Holocaust Memorial Museum cites Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, after seeing the horrors of Buchenwald concentration camp, as saying, "I want every American unit not actually in the front lines to see this place. We are told the American soldier does not know what he is fighting for. Now, at least he will know what he is fighting against." Eisenhower felt the camp portrayed such extreme cruelty that those who didn't witness the sight might not believe it could happen. Keeping the promise The charge to all free peoples 'of the world to remember the savage treatment done by one man to another was renewed 64 years later as Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and President Barack Obama stood together at the remains of Buchenwald. President Obama's speech reminded the world that the Holocaust is "our history." He extended the promise not to forget to a new generation, with the demand that we all take a stand against racism, bigotry and genocide wherever we find it. Ignorance is no longer an excuse for inaction. The light of dignity, humanity and respect was illuminated by the few survivors who left the concentration camps alive, and we as a free nation must continue to shine that light upon those who would wish • to commit such cruelty towards others without regard to the personal risk or sacrifice it may cause. We must be confident that what we do matters. What you do matters are unique among American observances because they are not simply reminders of the past. They are an opportunity to take action and make a stand against atrocity. The National Holocaust Memorial Museum has several suggestions on how to ensure that what you do matters. First, research and learn about the historical basis for the Days of Remembrance. There are numerous resources available at your local library or the Hill AFB library if you would like to learn more. To find out even more from eyewitnesses, reach out to a Holocaust survivor or liberator, either in your local community or online. For more information go to www.ushmm.com. Armed with your new knowledge of the Holocaust, bear witness to others. Take a stand when you hear a hateful or inappropriate remark. Speak out and share the truth with those who deny that the Holocaust took place. Faithful and respectful remembrance of victims and survivors of the Holocaust is the core purpose of the observance. Recognize propaganda and expose it as such; genocides are taking place around the world today and just one voice can help stop them. Participate The Holocaust Remembrance Committee invites all members of Team Hill to participate in Hill Air Force Base's first observance of the National Holocaust Museum's Days of Remembrance. The event will be held at the Hill AFB Chapel Annex at 11 a.m. on April 14. This year's theme is "What You Do Matters," and will include stories of freedom recounted by Eileen Hallet Stone, award-winning oral historian and writer. Refreshments will follow. For more information please contact Chap. (Capt.) William Brown, 75th Air Base Wing, Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Kiger, 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron or Staff Sgt. Crystal Maldonado, Ogden Air Logistics Equal Opportunities Office. Historical information was contributed to this article by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Days of Remembrance The best thing in life is to save the life of another. as caregivers who are military-subsidized and have authorized access to a military installation. ••: The site will help meet the unique \ needs of military families as they face de^ ployments, long hours at work and assign? ments to remote locations, Thomas said. ". "Because of the mobile nature of mili- f tary life, trusted community resources i: are often difficult to identify and locate," l~ he acknowledged. "These online tools will: help service and family members attain -J. the best match between resource and ;: BY ELAINE WILSON American Forces Press Service W ASHINGTON — Military families now have, free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains more than a million caregiver profiles, officials said. The Sittercity Corporate Program, funded by the Defense Department, offers military families — including active duty, Guard and Reserve — with a paid membership to the site. "We believe that access.to Sittercity's nationwide network of quality care providers will be highly beneficial to our servicemembers and their families," said • Tommy T. Thomas, the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for military community and family policy. The paid membership enables military families entry to a custom-built Defense Department Web site portal where they can match up caregivers to their situation. They can also gain instant access to caregiver profiles including background checks, references and reviews, and find military-certified care providers as well Visit need." ;• Thomas said service members and • their families can rest assured that .they're being provided with top-notch care. The site "links military family members with somebody that the Departments of Defense says, 'We've entrusted you ;-; to provide this service to our people,'" '% Thomas said. * "If that military member is out on the -• front line knowing that the family back :• home has a sense of ease and comfort, life is good for everybody," he added. While the membership is free, service members will be responsible for the hiring and payment of caregivers, officials said. 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