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November is Military Family Appreciation Month
Taken from an article from American Forces Press Service by Elaine Sanchez In honor of Military Appreciation Month, a Top 10 list of the qualities of military families. Ten qualities hardly seem enough to encompass the amazing service and sacrifice of our nation’s military families, but here is a start... 10. Their sense of humor. I think this is a prerequisite for military families -- kind of an "If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry," complex, particularly when it comes to moves and deployments. 9. They’re passionate -- about everything. They give their all, whether it’s volunteering in their communities, with their family readiness groups or in their kids’ schools. What’s even more impressive is they do so while balancing careers, home life, kids, and education.
8. They’re strong, even under extraordinary circumstances.
7. They’re always willing to lend each other a hand. …I’ve realized this caring and support is simply another aspect of the military family culture.
6. They’re resilient. A decade of war, frequent deployments, moves, career and school changes. Need I say more?
5. Military spouses. From the moment they say "I do" to a military member, they begin a life of service every bit as valuable as their spouse’s. They give up careers to follow their military loved one around the world, hold down the home front during deployments, and offer their unfailing love and support.
4. Military kids. They’re just amazing. They change schools, on average, six to eight times over the course of their parent’s military career. They deal with long separations from loved ones – who aren’t headed out for a business trip, but for a year in a combat zone. Despite everything that’s thrown at them, they are strong, brave and adaptable.
3. Other family members. The grandparents who open their homes to grandkids during deployments, the sisters and brothers who call and send care packages, a host of uncles, aunts and cousins offering their unwavering support 2. Their service and sacrifice. First Lady Michelle Obama expressed her gratitude for military families by saying, "When we talk about service to our country, when we talk about all that sacrifice for a cause; when we talk about patriotism and courage and resilience, we’re not just talking about our troops and our veterans, we’re talking about our military families, as well."
1. They stand behind their service member.
Please take a moment to say thanks to a military family this month and all year-round.
Check out these community volunteer opportunities. Youth Sports needs Basketball and Cheerleading coaches! The youth season begins in January please contact Lawrence Tindall for more information, DSN 440-2599 or CIV 08821-750-2599. Army Community Service is looking for Army Family Team Building Instructors, childcare will be provided for training and teaching purposes. Please contact Meghan McAndrew, DSN 440-3376/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3376/3777. Army Community Service is looking for Emergency Placement families. Please contact Aimee EdwardsHunter for more information and qualifications, DSN 440-3483/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3483/3777. The Chapel is looking for watch care volunteers during the week and on weekends. Please contact SGT Hirth for more information, DSN 440-2540 or CIV 08821-750-2540. As a spouse, have you ever helped to sponsor an incoming spouse or new family? Did you know that you can now apply as an official volunteer under the Spouse Sponsor volunteer job description in VMIS and earn community volunteer hours for your efforts? Contact Patty Pearce at DSN 440-3526/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3526/3777.
Are you interested in a monthly dinner out? Join ACS for GAP Dining Out! A program to help you get acquainted or keep you acquainted with your community and community members. Regardless of where you work or if you work or how long you have been here, join us for a monthly dinner outing. We will explore and dine in different restaurants in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen-Grainau area. This will be a pay as you go event; nothing official, just fun and getting to know your neighbors, colleagues, and the local community. The dining out will be the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1830. Our November outing will be on the 21st at El Greco in Garmisch. To ensure reservations, it is necessary to RSVP. For more information and to RSVP, please call Patty Pearce at DSN 440-3526/3777 or email to:
The ACS Relocation Program is looking for an English as a Second Language teacher. If English is your passion and you like teaching and sharing your knowledge, please contact Patty Pearce at DSN 4403526/3777 or CIV 08821-3526/3777. FMWR needs volunteers to assist with the upcoming Winterfest on 6 December! Volunteers will be needed to assist with set-up, tear down, and events throughout. Please contact Jessica Roberson, DSN 440-2638 or CIV 08821-750-2638. Check out more volunteer opportunities by registering with www.myarmyonesource.com.
“Know your RIGHTS� Did you know that you have special rights to employment as a spouse? Regardless if Civilian or Active Duty, this class covers all of the resources available to you! Topics will assist you in gaining employment locally AND at your next duty station! When: Wednesday, 4 December 2013 from 1200-1300 Location: ACS Conference room, bldg 203 Contact Meghan McAndrew to register , DSN 4403376/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3376/3777.
Waiting to see what issues were submitted for this year’s Local Army Family Action Plan Conference? The wait is over! The AFAP issue chart with all 39 issues as well as their status and point of contact for each, is attached to Newsletter email distribution. If you did not receive the attachment or you have questions regarding AFAP, please contact Meghan McAndrew at CIV 08821-750-3376/3777 or DSN 440-3376/3777 or email: Meghan.l.mcandrew.civ@mail.mil.
A huge THANK YOU to the AFAP Delegates and Conference Support for making this year’s AFAP Conference the large success that it was! Join ACS and our community Host Nation Affairs for an evening out on Thursday, 30 January, at the Gamsalm in Erhwald, Austria. The Gamsalm is located at the Wetterstein ski area and sits on the mountain next to the ski slope. After making an enjoyable walk to the Gamsalm, we will treat ourselves to a wonderfully prepared 3-course meal in traditional Tyrolian hutte style. The Alm is on the mountain thus the walk will be about 45 minutes on a gentle up-hill path along the ski slope. A good pair of boots or snowshoes is highly recommended. For those looking for a thrill following dinner, be sure to bring a sled !!! Snowshoes and sleds can be rented from the Outdoor Rec in bldg. 250. There will be a choice of two dinners that will include an appetizer, the main course, and a dessert. The cost will be approximate € 25 (specifics to follow). We will meet after work at 5:30 and carpool the 30 minute ride to Erhwald. If you are interested in this really fun and exciting evening, contact ACS or Host Nations by 20 December. We know this seems early, but for planning purposes, we need to get an idea of how many folks are interested. Let’s enjoy the winter and all this area has to offer!