Family Programs News

Archive: October, 2012

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

Family Matters Blog: DoD teacher finds crossroads in U.S. education
October 9, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Common Core Standards, No Child Left Behind, STEM, differentiated teaching, merit pay... MORE

Angela Wilson, the Defense Department Education Activity's Teacher of the Year, accepts an award from Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta in the Pentagon, Oct. 2, 2012.

Family Matters Blog: Panel addresses exceptional issues
October 2, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Recently I had the opportunity to serve on a Defense Department advisory panel dealing... MORE

The Exceptional Family Member Program affects many military families, with enrollment expected to reach nearly 94,000.

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

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise

Air Guard Units Join Forces for Aerial Wildfire Suppression Training

Forging Partnerships: The National Guard in the Indo-Pacific

Kentucky Guard MEDEVAC Prepares for Deployment to Europe