May is National Military Appreciation Month. This is a time to recognize the sacrifices made by Soldiers and their families. The public should remember that the Strength of the Nation is the Army; the Strength of the Army is the Soldier; and the Strength of the Soldier is the family.
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Alex Trebek comes to Europe to invite service...
It was a long day Oct. 12, 2012, for Alex Trebek and the Jeopardy crew, but by late afternoon they had a group of Wiesbaden service members and family members qualified to be considered for a... MORE about Alex Trebek comes to Europe to invite service members to play Jeopardy
Yongsan takes stand in Army-wide safety
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the 38th chief of staff for the U.S. Army, explained that the U.S. Army was a resilient Army: one that was committed to taking care of its Servicemembers, Families and... MORE about Yongsan takes stand in Army-wide safety
Families welcome Soldiers home
Thirteen Soldiers from the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group returned to Family and friends at Fort Rucker after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan during a ceremony at the Spiritual... MORE about Families welcome Soldiers home
Friendship appreciation ceremony recognizes...
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan held the ROK Armed Forces Day Commemorative Luncheon and Best Friends Award ceremony to pay tribute for the hard-work of Korean and U.S. Servicemembers here, Oct. 12. MORE about Friendship appreciation ceremony recognizes ROK-U.S. Alliance
2012 Fall Friendship Festival brings joy to...
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan hosted its annual Fall Friendship Festival providing service members, families, and civilians with a fun filled day of events at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, Oct. 6, 2012. MORE about 2012 Fall Friendship Festival brings joy to Yongsan
Yongsan children learn safety during fire...
Local Yongsan fire stations showed Community members how to prevent fires and what to do when encountered fire incidents during a series of events in recognition of Fire Prevention Week here, Oct... MORE about Yongsan children learn safety during fire prevention week
Korea recognizes its good neighbors
An alliance as strong as the ROK-U.S. alliance requires the involvement of many organizations and people personally committed to maintaining and improving its strength. To recognize some of these... MORE about Korea recognizes its good neighbors
AFAP: A chance to make a change
Grafenwoehr held its annual Army Family Action Plan conference at the Multipurpose Center in Rose Barracks, Oct. 2-4. MORE about AFAP: A chance to make a change
USAG Yongsan raises awareness of domestic...
U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Army Community Service held a Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation ceremony to raise awareness and the importance of the prevention of domestic violence at Yongsan... MORE about USAG Yongsan raises awareness of domestic violence
Yongsan Community pushes for changes during...
The 2013 U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Army Family Action Plan Conference was held to bring together Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and DA Civilians to identify and elevate quality of life issues... MORE about Yongsan Community pushes for changes during AFAP conference
Odierno, Biden announce education milestone for...
More than 100 colleges and universities have signed on to a White House initiative to prepare educators for the unique needs of their military-connected students, Jill Biden announced Oct. 3, 2012... MORE about Odierno, Biden announce education milestone for military kids
Army spouse earns national child care...
FORT SILL, Okla. -- Cynthia Sosa is the first current family child care provider here to receive National Association of Family Child Care accreditation. MORE about Army spouse earns national child care accreditation
Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council...
Members of the Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council and U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan met to discuss their most recent efforts to improve relations between the ROK and U.S., Sep. 25... MORE about Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council boosts ROK-U.S. alliance
Yongsan Soldiers lend a helping hand before...
Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan participated in making 'Songpyeon,' a traditional Korean Rice cake, and shared them with single-parent families and elderly Koreans, living by themselves... MORE about Yongsan Soldiers lend a helping hand before Chuseok
Area II CPAC holds briefing for military spouses
The Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center held an informational briefing for military spouses to provide them with information on obtaining a position with the Federal governments here, Sept... MORE about Area II CPAC holds briefing for military spouses
Yongsan employees recognized as top performers...
Four U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Civilians received honors during the U.S. Forces Korea Civilian Employers of the Year Award Ceremony at Knight Field here, Sept. 21. MORE about Yongsan employees recognized as top performers in Korea
Yongsan appreciates their volunteers
Volunteers at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan were recognized and presented awards for providing valuable service to the Area II Community here, Sept. 21. MORE about Yongsan appreciates their volunteers
Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era...
Ninety-two Iowa-Illinois World War II- and Korean War-era veterans flew to Washington, D.C, toured the capital area and its war memorials, and then returned back to a hero's welcome at the Quad... MORE about Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era vets honored with trip to nation's capital
Sponsors honored for hosting military students
FORT SILL, Okla.-- The Fires Center of Excellence International Student Division recognized its host sponsor families during a ceremony Sept. 12 at the Patriot Club. More than 30 families and... MORE about Sponsors honored for hosting military students
Fort Carson ACS hosts spouse career day
For many military spouses, finding employment can be stressful, frustrating and infuriating. MORE about Fort Carson ACS hosts spouse career day
Building resiliency in military children
With the constant moving, changing of schools and friends and having a parent who's deployed or geographically dispersed, being in a military family can, at times, be exceedingly stressful for... MORE about Building resiliency in military children
Hometown Holiday Greetings from Yongsan
Every year around the holiday season, the Joint Hometown News Service hosts a Holiday Greetings gathering to give Service members, Civilians, and Families the opportunity to come out and send... MORE about Hometown Holiday Greetings from Yongsan
Yongsan shows environmental practices through...
Students from Hankuk University Environmental Engineering School were invited to tour U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan as a part of the Green Neighbor initiative outreach program, Sep. 13. Through the... MORE about Yongsan shows environmental practices through seminar
LTG Mike Ferriter: 'Stand Up for Life'
SAN ANTONIO -- LTG Mike Ferriter, commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, tells Soldiers, Families, and Civilians to stand up for life. MORE about LTG Mike Ferriter: 'Stand Up for Life'
U.S. Army Alaska renews school partnership
U.S. Army Alaska renewed its commitment to a strong relationship with the local Fairbanks community during the third annual School Partnership Program's Memorandum of Agreement signing at the... MORE about U.S. Army Alaska renews school partnership
Pacific Signal Week 2012 connects the Regiment
Signaleers from throughout the Pacific and the globe connected in Hawaii for the 2012 Signal Corps Regimental Week, a series of events dedicated to commemorating the proud history of the Signal... MORE about Pacific Signal Week 2012 connects the Regiment
Army committed to national academic excellence
The dedication of the new Seitz Elementary School took place Sept. 14, 2012, at Fort Riley, Kan., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the new building as a tribute to retired Lt. Gen Richard... MORE about Army committed to national academic excellence
Kids enjoy day at Yongsan
Capt. Nery Calderon, G-34 for Eighth Army, was having a good day on Saturday as he watched his two children enjoying games and activities offered by U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Child Youth and... MORE about Kids enjoy day at Yongsan
Delegates address issues at AFAP conference
Representatives from each of Cadet Command's eight brigades convene to devise recommendations and solutions to help improve the quality of life for those throughout the organization. MORE about Delegates address issues at AFAP conference
Natick Soldier Systems Center weighs in against...
Soldiers and civilians from the Natick Soldier Systems Center weighed in against hunger recently by donating 711 pounds of non-perishable food items to local charities as part of the "Feds... MORE about Natick Soldier Systems Center weighs in against hunger
ACS job fair draws big crowd, opportunities for...
In order to provide job opportunities for Servicemembers,Families and Civilians, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Army Community Service hosted a job fair to make the job-seeking process easier for the... MORE about ACS job fair draws big crowd, opportunities for Yongsan
Yongsan conducts antiterrorism training during...
In conjunction with the events of 9/11, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan conducted its Antiterrorism, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) Training for U.S. and ROK... MORE about Yongsan conducts antiterrorism training during 9/11
Garrison Sign-Up Day delivers to Yongsan...
To help the Community stay active, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan introduced various events, programs, and activities to members of the garrison. Community members were given the opportunity to sign up... MORE about Garrison Sign-Up Day delivers to Yongsan Community
CHRA employees reach food drive goal
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Civilian Human Resources Agency Headquarters employees were recognized by APG Garrison Commander Col. Gregory McClinton and APG Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James E... MORE about CHRA employees reach food drive goal
HHC USAG Yongsan welcomes new First Sergeant
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Yongsan welcomed a new First Sergeant during a change of responsibility ceremony here, Sept. 6. MORE about HHC USAG Yongsan welcomes new First Sergeant
Army ready with vaccine for flu season
The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the upcoming flu season. MORE about Army ready with vaccine for flu season
Under secretary of US Army visits Reserve...
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Dr. Joseph W. Westphal visited soldiers and their families, Sept. 8, 2012, at an Army Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program event in Kansas City, Mo. During his stay... MORE about Under secretary of US Army visits Reserve soldiers, families participating in Yellow Ribbon event
National Training Center and Fort Irwin...
National Training Center and Fort Irwin community demonstrates loyalty and generosity to Barstow by donating food purchased at Commissary MORE about National Training Center and Fort Irwin demonstrates loyalty, generosity to Barstow by donating food
Resources
- Presidential proclamation: Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2012
- STAND-TO!: Military Spouse Appreciation Day - May 11, 2012
- STAND-TO!: Month of the Military Child: Military Kids, Heroes for the Future
- 2012 U.S. Army Posture Statement: Army Family Action Plan
- Army Family Readiness Group
- National Guard Family Program
- Army Reserve Family Programs
- AUSA Family Programs
- Army Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
- Army OneSource
- Army Strong Bonds Program
- Chief of Chaplains Homepage
- AAFES
- Joining Forces
- 2012 Military Family Support
- Military OneSource
- Military Child Education Coalition
- MilitaryHOMEFRONT - U.S. Department of Defense
- Celebrate the Military Child
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Defense.gov Special Report: Month of the Military Child 2012
- Army Strong Families on Pinterest
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