Operation Purple Family Retreats

The National Military Family Association is happy to announce that we will offer Operation Purple Family Retreats during the winter of 2010. These free, four-day retreats are set in a National Park using nature’s classroom, where you and your family will have opportunities to strengthen and renew relationships, explore the natural surroundings, and participate in [...]

2010 Military Fatherhood Award

You can nominate a great military dad you know starting at 12pm on January 19. We’re only accepting the first 600 nominations, and we received our maximum amount in just a few days last year, so make sure you submit your nomination as soon as the form opens!

The Military Fatherhood Award(tm), presented by Lockheed [...]

32nd Brigade Family Readiness Group among best in nation

The Family Readiness Group for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team has been named the best in the Army National Guard for 2009, and will be one of seven reserve component family readiness groups to receive a Department of Defense award in February.
“I am so thankful our Red Arrow soldiers have [...]

“Give A Day. Get A Disney Day.” 2010

Disney Parks is recognizing and inspiring both individuals and families who give their time to help make communities better in 2010.

The “Give A Day. Get A Disney Day.” campaign aims to engage one million people in service through volunteer incentives, new resources to support project development and volunteer leader tools. Also available are self-organizing tools [...]

Packers-Ravens Contest Will Feature “Military Appreciation Night”

Wisconsin National Guard, Oshkosh Corporation To Join Packers In Salute

The Green Bay Packers, along with the Wisconsin National Guard and Oshkosh Corporation, will offer a multifaceted “Military Appreciation Night” in honor of our nation’s military at Monday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

The salute will culminate at halftime when four individuals and their families, two [...]

Respite Child Care Expands to All 50 States

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2009 – It’s a few hours a month, but the break the Armed Services YMCA Respite Child Care program provides parents with a deployed spouse always is welcome. And since the program’s Oct. 1 nationwide expansion, many more parents will benefit. 

The Armed Services YMCA, [...]