Family Programs News

Archive: July, 2009

Joan Orr Spouse Award open for nominations
July 28, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Air Force members can now submit nominations for their spouse as... MORE

DoD committed to supporting Guardmembers, families
July 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Department of Defense is committed to supporting Guard and Reserve members and... MORE

Officials raise awareness of special needs programs
July 23, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pentagon officials want all military families with special needs to be enrolled... MORE

Sisterhood of the Travelling BDUs
July 23, 2009 — SAN DIEGO - Two California teenagers are honoring National Guard parents, who have had to pack up... MORE

Moranda Hern, 17, and Kaylei Deakin, 16, discuss their experiences as daughters of California National Guardsmen during the Adjutant General's Symposium on Family Readiness in Burlingame, Calif., earlier this year. The two girls plan to hold a conference for the daughters of California Guardsmen next year.

Respite Care Offers Families Valuable Rest
July 17, 2009 — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - For Army families who are responsible for regular care of persons with... MORE

Heartwarming film pays tribute to Maine troop greeters
July 16, 2009 — NEW YORK CITY - Military personnel and families will want to see the theatrical release of a new... MORE

Florida spouses deploy together for Iraq mission
July 10, 2009 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - When Pfc. Joseph James deploys this month, he won't have to say goodbye to... MORE

Pfcs. Samantha and Joseph James of the 1218th Transportation Company pose for a photo outside of the unit's armory in West Palm Beach, Fla., July 1, 2009. The James' are one of the three married couples - all truck drivers - who are deploying with the unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Air Force assists with adoption expenses
July 7, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - With thousands of children available for adoption in the U.S... MORE

NASA Apollo, Artemis Missions Cross Paths at Colorado Guard Site

South Carolina Air Guard Showcases ACE Concepts

Florida Army Guard Makes Major Training Exercise Possible

Pennsylvania Guard’s 213th RSG Trains on Heavy Vehicles

Indiana National Guard Conducts Intensive Mortar Training