Family Programs News - The National Guard

H1N1 pediatric vaccine recalled for low potency, not for safety
December 22, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Some supplies of a pediatric version of the H1N1 vaccine have been voluntarily recalled... MORE

Officials seek feedback on family programs
December 16, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Defense officials have launched virtual "listening sessions" in hopes of gaining more... MORE

Families can see off, greet troops at airport gates
December 14, 2009 — WASHINGTON - It's a scene that's played out in airports across the country numerous times in the... MORE

Study explores deployment impact on older children
December 10, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Children in military families experience emotional and behavioral difficulties above... MORE

Teens attend an award ceremony in July at the conclusion of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summit at Jekyll Island, Ga. The week-long summit brought together 135 children of Reserve and Guard servicemembers there and in at Wahsega, Ga., July 13-17, 2009. A study by the Rand Corporation, commissioned by the National Military Family Association, found that older children in military families experience emotional and behavioral difficulties above national averages.

Toy giveaway benefits military families
December 7, 2009 — WASHINGTON - More than 3,000 military families will have a few extra presents under the tree this... MORE

A military spouse receives assistance from volunteers during the Operation Homefront and Wal-Mart Foundation toy event for military families in the North Carolina National Guard Armory gymnasium in Fayetteville, N.C., Dec. 4, 2009.

Respite child care expands to all 50 states
November 30, 2009 — WASHINGTON - It's a few hours a month, but the break the Armed Services YMCA Respite Child Care... MORE

Guard wife spreads Thanksgiving spirit
November 30, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Amanda Bailey has a lot to thankful for this Thanksgiving, with her husband, Army Spc... MORE

Army Spc. Christopher Bailey, his wife, Amanda, and children are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving together during Bailey's rest and relaxation leave from his deployment in Iraq.

HooahMail means speedy delivery of letters to Afghanistan
November 24, 2009 — WASHINGTON - The Army's HooahMail program makes it possible for friends and family members to put a... MORE

World War II Soldiers read letters from friends and family during a mail call, January 1943. The Army's HooahMail program makes it possible for Soldiers in Afghanistan to receive letters in days, instead of weeks, as in previous wars.

Louisiana Guardsman proves 'Real Men Read'
November 24, 2009 — CARVILLE, La. - A member of the Louisiana Army National Guard participated in the "Real Men Read"... MORE

Louisiana Army National Guardsman Capt. Lance T. Cagnolatti reads to a groups of students at East Iberville School in St. Gabriel, La., as part of the "Real Men Read" program that teaches kids the importance of reading.

Maryland governor visits educator training program
November 12, 2009 — TIMONIUM, Md. - Gov. Martin O’Malley along with Maryland Superintendant of School Dr. Nancy S... MORE

Guard Bureau Chief Promotes Partnerships at Defense Services Asia Exhibition

Virginia Guard Takes Holistic Approach to Health, Readiness

West Virginia’s 167th Wing Conducts Readiness Exercise

New York Army Guard Hosts Regional Best Warrior Competition

Alaska Guard Helps Provide Free Health Care to Kodiak Residents