Family Programs News

SOS: Helping families understand survivor benefits
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Surviving family members of servicemembers who die while on duty are entitled to a... MORE

Free tutors available to Guard families
October 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Last night, I sat down to help my daughter with her homework and very quickly realized... MORE

Postal service sets holiday mail deadline
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to... MORE

Tricare promotes mail-order pharmacy option
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - As Tricare officials explore ways to control costs while continuing to provide the best... MORE

Family advocates take cause to Capitol Hill
September 23, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Dozens of military family members took to the nation's capital today to educate... MORE

DOD supports military children in public schools
September 22, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Defense Education Activity officials are sharing cutting-edge resources... MORE

National Guard Counterdrug supports ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’ this week
September 21, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - On Sept. 25, National Guard troops throughout the nation will participate in... MORE

Louisiana Guard conducts marriage enrichment retreat
September 16, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Guardsmen are trained year round to complete their missions and protect the rights of... MORE

Coins were given to Louisiana National Guardsmen and their spouses to remind them of the three important parts of a marriage: faith, hope and love. The marriage enrichment retreat was hosted by the Louisiana National Guard Chaplains Corps to help couples with relationship building in New Orleans, Sept. 10-12, 2010.

Officials Extend Spouse Career Program Deadline
September 10, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Officials have extended a spouse employment program enrollment deadline in the hopes... MORE

First lady, Dr. Biden urge troop, family support
September 7, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Just days after the combat mission in Iraq ended, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr... MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama, left, and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise