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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Families of Color Fight for Access to Quality Education

July 14, 2021

Military life comes with a unique set of challenges for all families—from deployments to frequent moves, time away for training, and the general unpredictability of not knowing what lies ahead,…

Operation Full Pack

July 14, 2021

We have kicked off a new initiative this week – Operation Full Pack. This initiative is focused on providing much needed supplies (food and non-food items) to military families, both…

More Opportunities for Military Families to Connect Through Reading in Tennessee

July 13, 2021

Did you know? According to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, while 46% of active-duty service members feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community, only 27% of…

Spouses report satisfaction with military life

July 9, 2021

Across the National Guard and Reserve components, the majority of military spouses report being satisfied with military life and support their service member staying in the military, according to recently released results…

Macy’s sees you, and they salute you!

July 8, 2021

Being a military family comes with exciting adventures and wonderful benefits. But it can also be stressful. Deployments, long working hours, and additional time away for training are just a…

In 2021, the Impressive 40 Under 40 Equal 42

July 5, 2021

Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Zebra Press are pleased to present The Chamber ALX’s sixth class of 40 Under 40 Honorees. This is a celebration…

Army Veteran Focuses Retirement on Building a Brighter Military Future for her Children

July 1, 2021

Meet CT. She’s a mom of two and recently retired from the Army after serving 24 years. What’s next on her journey? She’s taking on the important role of Racial…

As PCS Season Continues, Many Military Families Are Given Mere Months to Prepare

June 29, 2021

Military life is unpredictable. Between frequent moves, long-term separation due to deployments and training, and work schedules that aren’t family-friendly; many military families struggle to find stability, which compromises their…

Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Families to Serve

June 25, 2021

Did you know that military families move 3x as often as their civilian counterparts, most moving every 2-3 years on average? Starting over every few years leaves many military families…