Family Programs News

City in Oklahoma appoints ambassador to military families
June 3, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Having been part of their tightly knit community all her life, Teresa Vance...

Illinois agencies help prepare for returning Soldiers
May 20, 2009 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Coming home from a deployment overseas is exciting for Soldiers, but can also...

'Her War' podcast aims to help military wives
May 20, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - When Melissa Seligman's husband left for his second deployment to Iraq, she knew...

New book for children of troops buried in Arlington
May 18, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Generals, congressmen and, in many cases, presidents of the United States have...

Summer camps offered for Guard kids
May 13, 2009 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Ah, summer in Indiana. Time for warm weather, sun-brewed iced tea and lazy...

North Dakota Soldiers support others in mom’s day event
May 8, 2009 — NEW YORK - Four female Soldiers from the North Dakota Army National Guard travelled to New York City...

Illinois Air Guard spouse named top in Air Force
May 8, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Five military spouses received recognition for their valued service to the nation...

From field to nuptials during training at Guard site
April 24, 2009 — BUTLERVILLE, Ind. - She said I do. He said I do. The minister pronounced them man and wife and then...

"Passport" program helps Soldiers, families re-unite
April 24, 2009 — INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - It's been said the hardest part of long deployments is the separation and...

New 'Operation Purple' program provides family retreats
April 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's no secret that deployments put stress on a family, and the National Military...

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell