Family Programs News

Archive: 2015

Back-to-school tools for military families
August 11, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Summer vacation should never end, says every kid, and it’s hard to blame them. But,... MORE

DoD sends blended military retirement proposal to Congress
June 16, 2015 — WASHINGTON - A Defense Department proposal submitted to Congress on June 10 would create what... MORE

First employment symposium held for National Guard spouses
May 11, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Like spouses of service members from other services, those of National Guard Soldiers... MORE

Month of the Military Child in April recognizes young family members
April 1, 2015 — WASHINGTON - To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military... MORE

Guard family support programs facing new challenges
March 31, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard Bureau family support program officials here don't hesitate to point... MORE

Communities band together to support National Guard families
March 26, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. - When Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sean Durkee, a Soldier with the Massachusetts Army... MORE

Army National Guard piloting teen resiliency programs
March 10, 2015 — A pilot program designed to bolster the resiliency of Army National Guard teens and build positive methods of coping with stress is underway in 19 states... MORE

Defense Department salutes Guard, Reserve Family Readiness Programs
March 2, 2015 — WASHINGTON – The war on terrorism that began with the 9/11 attacks has meant that unprecedented... MORE

Defense Department launches child care website to ease relocation concerns
January 29, 2015 — WASHINGTON - As military families move frequently and face a host of concerns, finding child care... MORE

Idaho Guard’s First Female Enlisted Leader Paves Way

Soldiers Train at Virginia Guard Funeral Honors Program

Pennsylvania Guard Soldier Places 2nd in Army Marksmanship

Washington Guard Trains with Royal Thai Army Counterparts

Pennsylvania Air Guard Hosts Lithuanian Air Force Leaders