Family Programs News

Official recommends resources for duty station moves
March 20, 2013 — WASHINGTON - As thousands of service members receive orders this month to move to new duty stations,... MORE

Army, Air Guard units recognized for outstanding family support programs
March 5, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Units from the Air and Army National Guard were recognized recently for outstanding... MORE

Army Capt. Matthew Sadler, commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard's 842nd Engineer Company, shakes hands with John Hastings, principal deputy, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, while accepting the Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award on behalf of his unit during a ceremony at the Pentagon, March 1, 2013.

Illinois Soldiers, family members hone relationship skills at retreat
February 12, 2013 — DECATUR, Ill. - Approximately 100 Soldiers and family members of the 766th Engineer Battalion in... MORE

Sgt. Matt Phillippe participates in a discussion with his wife, Samantha Phillippe, during a Strong Bonds retreat Feb. 9. The two-day event focused on relationship education.

Military and civilian blood donors provide 'gift of life'
January 17, 2013 — WASHINGTON - January is National Blood Donor Month and Defense Department employees are encouraged... MORE

Donated blood is cataloged and properly packed and prepared for shipment. The entire process usually takes seven to 10 days to reach service members overseas.

New resource helps troops and families plan deployments
January 10, 2013 — WASHINGTON - A new Defense Department resource helps troops and their families plan for the “before,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nevin Mills, 140th Maintenance Squadron, spends time with his daughter after returning home at Buckley Air Force Base Colo., Jan 10, 2013.

Army Emergency Relief scholarships available for Soldiers’ family members
January 8, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Army Emergency Relief scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014 became available... MORE

Scholarships for 2013 are now available for family members.

Service members can find pet-friendly resources at next duty station
October 29, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Moving in the military is tough. With loose ends to tie up, such as obtaining spouse... MORE

Don't forget to research resources for your pet before you change duty stations.

Family Matters Blog: DOD helps troops with higher ed expenses
October 22, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is again working with the federal Consumer Financial Protection... MORE

Up close: When bullying strikes too close to home
October 17, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As the single dad of a 10-year-old boy, I ask myself whether I have addressed... MORE

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and the National Guard Bureau wants to hear your stories.

DoD helps military families maintain financial readiness
October 15, 2012 — WASHINGTON - As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense... MORE

Louisiana Guard Hosts All-Hazards Coordination Workshop

Arkansas Air Guard’s 188th Wing Readiness Validated

Puerto Rico Air Guard Wing Conducts Combat Readiness Exercise

Alaska Air Guardsmen Conduct Hoist Rescue at Hatcher Pass

Guard Marksmanship Center to Host Rifle, Pistol Championships