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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 Edwards-Hunter for more information and qualifications, DSN 4403483/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3483/3777.
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: patricia.c.pearce2.civ@mail.mil.
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. 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 in the middle! Please contact Jessica Roberson, DSN 440-2638 or CIV 08821-750-2638. For more volunteer opportunities register with
Congratulations to our Community Adult Volunteer of the Quarter, Mrs. Marianne Edwards! Mrs. Marianne Edwards is the Adult Volunteer of the Quarter for the 2nd Volunteer Quarter, July-September 2013. She was given two recognitions; both at the place she volunteers the most, the Garmisch Chapel. Mrs. Edwards was formally recognized on Wednesday, 30 October while attending Bible Study and informally recognized the following Sunday in front of the Protestant Congregation. Both were a complete surprise to Mrs. Edwards! It is rare to find a program at the Garmisch Chapel that Mrs. Edwards has not greatly influenced through her volunteerism. She began her volunteer experience over a year ago, creating and assuming leadership of the Children's Ministry. This included organizing and training teachers, building an online Children's Church schedule for volunteers, organizing special Children's Church events, and overseeing the weekly program operations. When the Chapel needed a Coordinator for this summer's Vacation Bible School, Mrs. Edwards promptly stepped up to this role. She also serves on the executive board of the Protestant Women of the Chapel, supporting them with administration and planning duties. In total, she has volunteered over 350 hours within the last 12 months. Mrs. Edwards’ gracious time, service and talent contribute significantly to the success of Chapel programs. On behalf of a grateful community, we thank her for her efforts!
Waiting to see what issues were submitted for this year’s Local AFAP Conference? The wait is almost over! Join us for the Community Huddle, Thursday 14 November at the Pete Burke Center starting at 1730. We will announce all the issues submitted for this year’s conference as well as their status. For questions regarding AFAP, please contact Meghan McAndrew at CIV 08821-750-3376/3777 or DSN 440-3376/3777.
“Know your RIGHTS” Did you know that you have special rights to employment as a spouse? Regardless if Civilian or Active Duty, this FREE class covers all of the resources available to you! Topics covered will assist you in gaining employment locally AND at your next duty station! Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2013 Time: 1200-1330 Location: ACS Conference room, bldg 203 Please contact ERP PM, Meghan McAndrew to register for the class, DSN 440-3376/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3376/3777.