Family Programs News - The National Guard

Program aids mental health care for transitioning troops
June 24, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Service members and veterans transitioning from the military to Veterans Affairs... MORE

Summer safety starts with you
June 18, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - It's that time of year again! The warm weather is upon us, and schools across the... MORE

Kids and money: It's (almost) never too early to teach them
May 17, 2013 — FRANKFORT, Ky. - From the early years and beyond teach children these two truisms; keep in mind that... MORE

Is it ever too early to teach your child about money?

National summit melds citizen-Soldier needs with civilian support
April 29, 2013 — ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The National Research Summit on Reserve Component Military Families was held... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III talks to attendees of the National Research Summit on Reserve Component Military Families after his speech at the University of Michigan, April 25-26, 2013.

Military children express sacrifices through art and writing
April 4, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Life through the eyes of military children through their paintings, drawings and... MORE

This artwork by Mattie Steed, a fourth-grader from an Air Force family, is among nearly 50 illustrations, paintings and writings on display at the U.S. Education Department on April 3, 2013, in observance of the Month of the Military Child.

Pentagon official: April's a good time to spotlight money tips for kids
April 2, 2013 — WASHINGTON - April is both the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, so it’s a... MORE

Efforts continue for spouse professional license portability
March 25, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Defense Department officials recognize that an unemployed spouse can affect a service... MORE

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.

Tennessee Guard Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

New York Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims While Training

New York Air National Guard Honors President Martin Van Buren

Robot Boosts Louisiana Guard Civil Support Team Readiness

Guard Members Bring Unique Capabilities to Cybersecurity