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December 2, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany - Tracy Whitfield, a Family Readiness volunteer (center), and Trudy Lara-Smith, a Family Readiness support assistant (right), are recognized by General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, during a quarterly "All-Hands" meeting, December 2, 2010 at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. The Family Readiness Group provides an avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communication among family members, the chain of command, and community resources. (U.S. AFRICOM photo by Nancy Hudson)