November Is Military Family Appreciation Month
November 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 all-day Military
Family Month was established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S.
Government recognizing the occasion every year since. In 2009, President
Barack Obama in a proclamation called on all Americans to honor military
families through private actions and public service for the tremendous
contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation
during Military Family Month. Each November, the Armed Services YMCA
celebrates Military Family Month to demonstrate the nation’s support and
commitment the families of military personnel. With hundreds of thousands of
service members deployed overseas, recognizing the daily sacrifices made by
military families has never been more important.
Each year during Military Family Month, The Armed Services YMCA also
announces the guidelines and opens entries to the Annual Student Art & Essay
Contest. Stay tuned for Contest Rules, events, discounts and tips on how
you can help recognize Military Families during Military Family Appreciation Month.
Be Involved with November is Military Family Month-
The Armed Services Y provides free or low-cost youth development, healthy
living, and social responsibility programs for junior enlisted military &
their families to make military life easier.
November 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 all-day Military
Family Month was established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S.
Government recognizing the occasion every year since. In 2009, President
Barack Obama in a proclamation called on all Americans to honor military
families through private actions and public service for the tremendous
contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation
during Military Family Month. Each November, the Armed Services YMCA
celebrates Military Family Month to demonstrate the nation’s support and
commitment the families of military personnel. With hundreds of thousands of
service members deployed overseas, recognizing the daily sacrifices made by
military families has never been more important.
Each year during Military Family Month, The Armed Services YMCA also
announces the guidelines and opens entries to the Annual Student Art & Essay
Contest. Stay tuned for Contest Rules, events, discounts and tips on how
you can help recognize Military Families during Military Family Appreciation Month.
Be Involved with November is Military Family Month-
The Armed Services Y provides free or low-cost youth development, healthy
living, and social responsibility programs for junior enlisted military &
their families to make military life easier.