Family Programs News

Family Matters Blog: Military Kids Can Apply for Free Summer Camps
March 21, 2012 — WASHINGTON - With the temperature rising and the school year drawing to a close, parents across the... MORE

Hawaii counterdrug program offers a second chance to at risk youth and families
March 8, 2012 — HONOLULU - As Alexander Pope said, "To err is human." For young people, errors can have a... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Celeste Paglinawan and Army Sgt. Bernie Bumanglag, both with the Hawaii National Guard, facilitate the troubled youth of the Kokua Ohana Aloha Program.

DOD takes steps to remove spouse employment barriers
February 27, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is making "tremendous" strides in its efforts to ease employment... MORE

DOD spotlights value of financial fitness
February 23, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Citing the potentially devastating impact of financial issues on career and home life,... MORE

First Lady lauds DoD's new nutrition campaign
February 21, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's new obesity and nutrition awareness campaign sets a powerful... MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to airmen in a dining facility on Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Feb. 9, 2012. The first lady visited the base to announce the Defense Department's new obesity and nutrition awareness campaign and to learn about Little Rock's food transformation initiative program, intended to provide a wider variety of nutritional foods to service members and their families.

First Lady, Panetta unveil effort to aid spouse employment
February 16, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Alongside the nation's top defense officials, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill... MORE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds First Lady Michelle Obama at the Pentagon, Feb. 15, 2012, as they announce a new report focusing on ways to streamline licensing regulations across state lines for military spouses seeking employment.

Website connects military spouses with jobs through virtual job fair
February 14, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Over the past year, veterans and military spouses have been invited to a host of career... MORE

New campaign aims to improve troops, families' health
February 10, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched a "groundbreaking" obesity and nutrition awareness... MORE

Proposal would expand support for military caregivers
February 1, 2012 — WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama announced Monday a series of measures intended to increase... MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama announces measures to increase support for caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members at the Labor Department in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2012. These proposed rules would, in part, enable more military family members to take the time they need to care for their loved ones without fear of career repercussions.

Missouri Guard member finds employment for fellow service members
January 31, 2012 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - While many service members across the country are struggling to find any sort... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Jared Stewart, an employee assistance noncommissioned officer, edits a military member's résumé. Stewart helps service members and their spouses find jobs and assist them with writing résumés, preparing for interviews, and job placement.

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Washington Guard Improves Park Through Innovative Readiness Training

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

California Army Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission