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To like, or not to like. That is the question. At least on Facebook.
We cruised through endless pages of riffraff to bring you 11 fan pages that possess a sense of community and will certainly add to your Facebook experience.
Did we leave out your favorite page? Please scold us in the comments section, and we’ll be sure to post it.

Military.com – Founded in 1999, Military.com serves as one of the major hubs for the armed services community. Ten million members strong, the website also boasts healthy support on the ‘Book with 22,000 followers. It’s wall is filled to the brim with relevant news stories and tweets.

eMail Our Military (eMOM) – In the digital age, it’s easy to reach out to our soldiers. eMOM is a charitable organization that does just that—reaching out to troops via email, letters, cards and care packages. It’s difficult not to “like” such a positive and friendly organization.

Military Working Dogs – Lapdogs need not apply. Military dogs are some of the hardest working pups in the pack. They’re dogs are barking figuratively and literally. Fans: 22,109 Latest praise: “Much respect and praise to those canines that have comforted and placed a smile on our military men and woman during times of darkness. God bless you all!”

Military Spouse Magazine – Are you married? Are you in the military? Is your spouse in the military? If you answered “yes” to two out of those three questions, you should be following Military Spouse Magazine. Fans: 11, 672. The monthly magazine uses its Facebook page to foster discussions on important topics as well as find sources for its stories.
American Military – With 21,000 followers and growing, this page is dedicated to the men and women who serve our country throughout the world. Latest post: “What y’all up to today?”

US Military – It’s no surprise that the U.S. Military has more than 25,000 followers. However, whoever runs this Facebook page doesn’t make frequent posts, and the wall is filled with self-promotional links for dog tag key chains and conspiracy theorists rants.

National Military Family Association – Founded in 1969, the National Military Family Association makes it a mission to help every military family of those serving, retired, wounded or fallen. Pull up its Facebook page to find insightful commentary, contests and hard-hitting news stories.

Military Teen – Being an acne-prone, angst-ridden teen is tough enough. Top that off with having a parent in the military, and you’re almost guaranteed the need for a place like this.

West Point – If you haven’t heard of West Point, then you obviously don’t know your U.S. Military academies. Located in West Point, N.Y., the military academy is world renowned for its prestigious alumni that includes several United States Presidents. That’s probably why it has 11,000 fans.

MilitaryAvenue.com – What do a combination of military and Internet vets do? Create a military website, of course. But not just any old boring site. Oh no. MilitaryAvenue.com points you to more than 5,000 businesses across the country that offer a military discount. Sweet! Fans: 2,407.

Military Health – Medical educators, researchers and healthcare providers come together for the Military Health System, a support group for service members and family. On its Facebook page, there’s a stream of vital health information going out to more than 2,500 followers.





