... following annoucnement is from the Army’s Stand-To blog: Military Family Appreciation Month: “Honoring the ... continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future? Through Army Family Covenant commitments, the Army will continue to build trust ... all-volunteer force. Through the commitments represented by the Army Family Covenant, the Army will continue to standardize and fund ...

The new Congressional Military Family Caucus held its first public event on Wednesday, promising to bring new attention to topics ... official caucuses listed by Congress earlier this year, more than a dozen already have military themes (like the House Naval Mine Warfare Caucus), ... new group does reflect the growing focus on the role that military families play in recruiting and retention in today's ...

... House Resolution 861, which supports the objectives and values associated with National Military Family Month, passed the House of Representatives. “The families of military personnel understand the sacrifices of commitment to America’s ... armed forces. It is in challenging moments as we face today that we truly rely on the dedication of America’s military families.” read more

... nine members of our Department have served on active duty in the military this year. Our sworn personnel and professional staff served ... the Orange County Sheriff's Department family serve in combat zones where they experience more hostile fire ... 's stop to remember those who are serving in the military. A few gifts from friends and family go a long way in letting them know that we are grateful ...

... Veteran's Day, my military children got to learn the ins and outs of military equipment, the fun part of the job. Tanks? Check. Helicopters? Check. Actual parachutes? ... to see it jam-packed with smiling faces and families truly blessed and happy to be a whole family once more. Many congratulations to you on a job well done to the soldiers who are home safe and sound with your families. My ...

... - To kick off the holiday season, Keith Land and his family received 97 cookies, 110 packages of hot ... $2,065 in cash and a banner with the signatures of several first- through fourth-graders whom the family has never met. The children are members of First United Methodist Church’s ... : to make the holiday season a little happier for one military family.CLICK HERE to read the rest of the MRT story

... as they file their tax returns, if they want to include a contribution or dedicate a portion of a refund to help military families in need of assistance. “This bill makes it easy for good- ... Senator Allen said. “It costs taxpayers nothing unless they donate, and it could mean the world to a military family that is making tremendous sacrifices for every American citizen.” Read the ...

... , Lourdes Military-friendly laws & politicians who really are looking after the military-family. (Like, Military Spouses finally have a State to call Home) My ... and parents; supporters who know them and the supporters who know of them. I am thankful for the freedoms they defend. All of the family they leave behind. And the future they are ensuring for my own children. What are you thankful for? ...

... and to attend counseling. Prior to the new amendments, this kind of leave was available only to employees whose family members were in the Reserves or the National Guard. The new amendments have expanded the FMLA ... employees whose family members are in the regular Armed Forces. The amendments further specify that the military family member must be deployed or deploying to a foreign country for the ...

... that," Jette said. "In other parts (of the yearbook), the kid who is in the military has an opportunity and the kid who is engaged in whatever activity, there are different parts of the ... ." The Westgates, though, pushed the envelope, then mailed it again and again. They’re a military family, more than most, and they wear their history on their sleeves, like the red, white and ...