Respite Care available for EFMP families
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The program provides active duty Air Force families with short-term, specialized childcare to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with exceptional needs.
CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative
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The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 102nd birthday at 12th FTW
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Tuskegee Airman, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, and several members of his family, visited JBSA Dec. 6 and were treated to a heritage tour of the 99th Flying Training Squadron, where they also saw a T-1A Jayhawk on the nearby flightline with his name painted on the side.
CMSAF visits Abilene leadership to address community support for military families
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass met with Abilene leadership to discuss military and community relations
Department of the Air Force leaders talk leadership, family during panel at AFA
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Panel members answered questions highlighting the importance of their key spouses, families, and the impact they’ve had on their overall careers.
Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general
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On September 7, Flowers, Jr. was pinned with his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longest-serving Airman in U.S. Air Force history.
Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
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The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations.
Helping in times of need: 2020 Air Force Spouse of the Year
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Meet Lori Waddell, the wife of Master Sgt. Mitch Waddell, who is assigned to the 341st Force Support Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Waddell received the honor due to her involvement within communities on and off base.
Air Force announces art contest winners
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The contest ran March 1-31. A team of judges evaluated each entrant’s artwork for impact, creativity, and technical criteria in adult and youth categories.
Why does my kid’s school need to know we are military?
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Every year my kid’s school asks me – multiple times – if we are military. It doesn’t matter where we live, they always want to know … during registration, enrollment, and mid-semester! Why do they care? Why does it matter? Should I tell them? For the longest time, I answered “No,” because I figured it was none of their business. It turns out I was WRONG! There are at least three reasons why schools ask for military affiliation.