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Military supporters:
Before you give, INVESTIGATE!! There are charities
out there claiming to make a difference who are making a difference for
themselves, alone. They are NOT helping the troops!
Please exercise due diligence before you support a group whose sole
beneficiaries are the people operating the so-called charity. SSRsi will
endeavor to "vet" the listings on this page - but we could be wrong or things
could change. If you find a listing here that is keeping more than 30-50% of the
funds donated for "administrative costs", please let us know ASAP! If
there is no grade, we haven't been able to find a reporting agency and just
plain don't know.
Family Support & Services
BLACKLIST:
These bastards are banking (their private accounts) most
of your donations:
"Help Hospitalized Veterans"
banks
75% of donations. Outrageous leadership salaries.
"Soldiers
Angels (SA)" banks
64% of
donations. [Disputed:
Read SA Comments]
"Army Emergency Relief (AER), Air Force Aid
Society (AFAS), Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NCRS)":
banks
91% of
donations. These three charities have combined fund balances of $638 million yet
spent only $59 million, according to their most recently available financial
reports. [Note:
Not all rating Organizations Agree]
"National Veterans Service Fund"
banks
98% of
donations. [81% "fundraising expense"]
All Services
Armed Services YMCA of the USA
(A-) The Armed Services
YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a national member
association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the ASYMCA has provided support services
to military service members and their families for more than 140 years,
particularly focused on junior-enlisted men and women – the individuals on the
front lines defending our nation and their families.
Fisher House
Foundation (A+) Supporting America's military
in their time of need, we provide "a home away from home" that enables family
members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during
hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (A+) established
as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided
close to $60 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in
service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans.
These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds
of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund.
100% of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go towards these
programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund’s
Trustees. [link fixed 1/16/09]
National
Military Family Association (A)
NMFA sponsors a military spouse scholarship program, as well as the NMFA
Very Important Patriot Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteers in the
military community, and the NMFA Family Award, which recognizes families that
exemplify the best of the military lifestyle. In 2004, it published an analysis
of military family support, entitled Serving the Homefront: An Analysis of
Military Family Support Since September 11, 2001. NMFA sponsors Operation
Purple Camps for children of deployed service members in many U.S. military
communities around the world. 82% of funds go to programs!
Military Community Youth Ministries
(A+) At Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM), we believe that there
is a great need to reach military youth, to build meaningful,
no-strings-attached relationships with them and to communicate the love of Jesus
Christ in understandable terms. We believe that one of the best ways to help
military kids is to affirm them, build personal relationships with them and
prayerfully earn the privilege of being heard. MCYM staff and volunteers seek to
love teens unconditionally and provide a model of Christian hope in our military
communities. Over 65 full-time staff along with hundreds of volunteers are
working in many countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy,
the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, and the United States.
92% of funds go towards programs!
Operation Homefront
(A) Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and
morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors
when they return home. Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers in
26 chapters nationwide. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has provided
critical assistance to more than 40,000 military families in need. Some of our
most outstanding accomplishments are: more than 5 million dollars provided to
military families in crises; goods and services valued at more than 6.5 million
dollars to provided assist military families; and an excess of 20,000 care
packages delivered to soldiers abroad with an additional 2,000 packages
delivered to military families at home. 82% of funds go to programs!
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
(A-) The Special Operations Warrior Foundation
(SOWF) was founded in 1980 to serve members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marine Corps Special Operations community. SOWF is
dedicated to providing free college scholarships and educational counseling to
the children surviving Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations
personnel who are killed in a training accident or operational mission.
These services are provided throughout the United States, or overseas, depending
upon where the surviving children reside. Currently the foundation is committed
to providing scholarships for more nearly 700 children. In 2006, SOWF provided a
total of $1.5 million in scholarship grants, educational programs and financial
counseling. 82% goes to programs, but kind of a high salary for CEO ($150k).
Still, there is a price for efficiency, I guess.
Officers' Christian Fellowship
(B) Officers' Christian Fellowship's (OCF) purpose is to glorify God by
uniting Christian officers for biblical fellowship and outreach, equipping and
encouraging them to minister effectively in the military society. OCF desires to
serve those who serve their country. OCF serves active duty officers, enlisted
personnel, guard and reserve members, academy and ROTC cadets/midshipmen,
international military personnel, civilian employees of the military, retirees,
widows, and their families. We have a number of resources to help military
members and their families grow together in their relationship with God and
others. 78% of funds support programs.
"America Supports You," a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, will recognize citizens' support for our military men and women and communicate that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. All across America, thousands of individual citizens, businesses, and groups - from local schools and establishments to nationally-known corporations and organizations - are hosting events and undertaking projects to support America's Armed Forces, especially in forward-deployed areas of the Global War on Terrorism. The support of the American people builds and sustains the morale of those fighting to defend freedom against the tyranny of terrorism, and communicates America's recognition and appreciation of their courage and commitment to our country. America Supports You will spotlight what Americans are doing all across the land, encourage others to join the team, and allow all to tell their stories by giving voice and visibility to their efforts.
Operation Support Our Troops
The mission of Operation Support Our Troops is to provide a process and forum
for Americans of diverse interests, backgrounds and walks of life to come
together to demonstrate to members of the Armed Forces and their Commander in
Chief that they are supported and deeply appreciated for their service. Our goal
is to ensure that they know United We Stand and Divided We Fall are not empty
words, but words to which we subscribe.
OperationCareAndComfort.org
- Operation: Care and Comfort, our all volunteer program, exists to provide
support and comfort to "adopted" units of deployed U.S. military service
members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and conflict regions. Working within our
community and through donations received from all over our country, we assemble
and ship care packages to our adopted units every month until they return home.
Our unique program allows caring Americans to donate their time, talent, and
treasure to honor those serving our country during these difficult times.
TroopsNeedYou.com - Continue the
uniquely American wartime tradition of mobilizing citizens in direct support of
troops in combat. This is our history, from merchants supplying General
Washington's army during the Revolutionary War to the war bond drives of World
War II. Now, it is our time to mobilize and help our troops succeed.
Win-The-War.com - We call for victory
in Iraq, regardless of who controls the White House and Congress, because it
will make America more secure. We support those who are determined to succeed
and oppose those who are not, no matter what their persuasion.
SoldierSoaps.org - Soap bars
decorated with uplifting messages (designs stay on with use) that can also be
personalized. They can then be sent to our troops via care package org's, or by
individuals.
ThankYourSoldiers.com - New site
in support of the troops, and features a Thank You Card that can be signed
and/or passed on. Goal is 1,000,000 signatures by Memorial Day 2008.
WarriorWeekend.com - Warrior
Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for soldiers and marines who
have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and are undergoing recovery at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The missions are funded by both
individuals and organizations and are no cost to the soldiers and marines who
participate.
Give2thetroops.org - Since December
2002, we've supported HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of deployed U.S. troops with loving
care packages and letters from all over the nation. This was made possible only
with the help of tens of thousands of generous and patriotic friends in the U.S.
and abroad. This is the least we can do to show our troops how much we care
about them. Our troops need to know that we support and appreciate the
sacrifices they make for us, our families, and our future. This is about giving
back to those who give all ™
WithLoveFromHome.org - Our main goal
is to reach those serving over seas that are in need of some support. It is
important that they know they are cared about & appreciated for putting their
lives on the line for us and the freedom we have in America. We are collecting
items for care packages and also letters of support & encouragement to send over
seas to our hero's that are defending our country.
United Service Organization (USO). USO, a private civilian organization,
offers centers away from military installations for the relaxation and
recreating of service members and their families. Many of the USO centers have
snack bars, game rooms, reading rooms, travel and tour centers and other
recreational facilities. Some USO centers are located in major airports and
provide sleeping berths for adults and children who are awaiting flights.
Freedom Is Not Free is a non profit 501(c)(3)company formed to support organizations that meet the needs of wounded and injured military personnel as well as the needs of families that have been
affected by the injury or death of a loved one serving in the military. 100% of the money donated, or profits earned, to Freedom Is Not Free will be distributed by our Purple Heart Advisory Committee, consisting of military personnel who have been awarded the Purple Heart and surviving family members that have lost a loved one. The money distributed by the Purple Heart Advisory Committee will be donated to charities or projects that are approved by the Committee. (This allows us to have a very flat and lean organization and maximize the money that goes to the troops or survivors) The Committee will be represented by veterans and active members of the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force.
The Armed Forces Foundation promotes the morale, welfare, and quality of life of the United States armed forces community, including active personnel and their families. The foundation is committed 100% to serving the needs of our men and women in uniform and assisting them in their time of greatest need. It is our honor, our duty and our privilege to aide those men in women, in their selfless sacrifice of service to our country. The Foundation organizes a variety of activities and programs to address the need by providing quality support, recreation, and educational services to contribute to the retention, readiness, and mental, physical, and emotional well-being and enjoyment of the military community.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service. DFAS
provides information on military entitlements, as well as general information on
pay rates, per diem, taxes, etc.
American Red Cross. If you need to contact a military member for emergency purposes, please call your local Red Cross chapter. You may find your local Red Cross chapter telephone number by visiting the Red Cross website, clicking on "Your local Red Cross" and entering your zip code.
Commissaries The Defense Commissary Agency with headquarters at
Fort Lee,
Virginia, operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to
military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping
environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5–percent
surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing
existing ones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30 percent on their
purchases compared to commercial prices—savings worth about $3,000 annually for
a family of four. A core military family support element, and a valued part of
military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance
the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit
and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country. See our
Strategic Plan.
USA 4 Military Families The USA4 Military Families initiative seeks to
engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned
business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members
and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public
policy. Through state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to develop relationships
with states, work with them to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly
improve the quality of life for military families.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC). WIC
is a food and nutrition program funded by the United States Department of
Agriculture. Local agencies deliver WIC benefits to participants. WIC helps
prevent malnutrition in low-income pregnant females, breastfeeding mothers, new
mothers, infants, and children up to the age of 5 years old who are at risk due
to inadequate nutrition. WIC provides nutritious foods such as dairy products,
beans, and peanut butter. Infants may receive iron-fortified formula, cereal,
and juice. Participants receive coupons that they may redeem for food at retail
stores which are authorized to accept WIC coupons. Nutritional education and
referrals are provided.
Orphan Computers
What I can do on a personal level to support our military personnel may not
amount to much, but whatever it may be, I am of the conviction that I should
perceive it as a duty to do so. In that regard, as owner of Orphan Computers, I
am happy to extend to any of our nation's servicemen and women and their
immediate families, a 50%
discount on all labor for any of the services I provide that they may
require. It would also be my desire to provide for them as rapid a turnaround
time as I can muster, particularly in an emergency situation. If you or your
immediate family reside in the Minneapolis area; if you are Army, Air Force,
Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or an active duty Reservist for any branch of our
military; if you or your immediate family are in need of assistance with any
computer-related issue, Orphan Computers will do everything possible to assure
that you get the help and support you deserve.
YellowRibbonFund.com - The
Yellow Ribbon Fund was created in early 2005 to assist our injured service
members and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical
Center and the National Naval Medical Center. Our mission began when the father
of an injured Marine introduced two of our volunteers to staff at Walter Reed
and Bethesda Naval and they told us what needs were not met by other donors.
Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund
- The Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund lets us show our troops how much
we value their commitment and service to our country by providing all returning
soldiers with a cash award. This fund is financed entirely by businesses and
citizens.
OperationTroopAid.org - The
mission of Operation Troop Aid (OTA) is to provide care packages for our
deployed U.S. Service Members with revenue generated through professional
concert promotions and public financial generosity. OTA is a non-profit
501(c)(3) corporation striving to make a positive difference and inspire our
Armed Forces by letting them know Americans stand with them.
Army
Army Community and Family Support Center. The Army Community & Family Support Center serves as the headquarters for Army MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation). Army Family Action Plan. The AFAP program seeks input regarding critical issues that affect the well being of soldiers, Army families, retirees, and DA civilians. All components are included–active duty, Army National Guard, and Army Reserves. AFAP issues are solicited directly from Army constituents through annual conferences convened at installations, major Army commands, and HQDA. The results from AFAP conferences are reported to leaders who ensure the issues are worked toward resolution.
Army Family Liaison Office. The AFLO serves as the Ombudsman for all Army soldiers, civilians and families of active Army, the Guard, Reserves and Retirees.
Army Family Team Building. Army Family Team Building is a volunteer-led organization which provides training and knowledge to spouses and family members to support the total Army effort. AFTB's mission is to educate and train all of America's Army in knowledge, skills, and behaviors designed to prepare our Army families to move successfully into the future.
Det3.us - The Det 3 Foundation purpose is to
support combat troops from the 101st Airborne Division. We have a history of
working with one specific group; A troop, 1st of the 75th Cav, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne, Division (Air Assault) which consists of about 100
men.
Association of Graduates of the United States
Military Academy (B) The Association of
Graduates of the United States Military Academy is the alumni association that
serves West Point and its graduates. The Association of Graduates was founded in
1869 to reunite Academy graduates who found themselves on opposing sides during
the American Civil War. Today, the Association continues to strengthen the bonds
of the Long Gray Line through assistance to graduates, West Point Societies, and
USMA Classes worldwide. The Association disseminates information on the history,
objectives and methods of the U.S. Military Academy and fosters the study of
military science and leadership. 83% goes towards programs
Navy
Fleet and Family Support Division. The Fleet and Family Support Division provides support to Sailors, families and communities by providing policy guidance, field support, resources, and information services to people in need, their business partners, the Chain of Command and their field activities. They accomplish this through planning, oversight, advocacy, and research.
LIFELines. The LIFELines Service Network provides online resources in areas such as deployment readiness, family support, transition assistance and MWR.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Headquarters. The Navy MWR administers a varied program of recreation, social and community support activities on U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Their mission is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness and mental, physical, and emotional well-being of sailors and their families.
Navy Family Ombudsman Program. This site is dedicated to support the volunteers who comprise the Naval professional Ombudsman team. This includes Ombudsmen, Ombudsman Assembly members and Naval Services Family Line staff.
Navy Services FamilyLine. Naval Services FamilyLine is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for every sea service family. This is achieved by answering questions from spouses about the military lifestyle, referring spouses to organizations which may be able to assist them, publishing and distributing free booklets and brochures which contain very helpful information, and developing successful educational programs for the sea service spouse.
Surface Spouses. The Navy Surface Spouses provide a comprehensive resource for sailors and their families enabling them to access information about the Navy communities in which they reside or to which they may be relocating.
Air Force
Air Force Crossroads. Crossroads is the official community website of the U.S.
Air Force. This site provides information on numerous topics including Air Force installations, family separation and readiness, medical and dental, and relocation.
Your Guardians of Freedom Your Guardians of
Freedom acknowledges the courageous husbands and wives of America’s Airmen for
standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in the Global War on Terrorism.
Association of Graduates of the United States
Air Force Academy (D) Incorporated in 1968,
the Association of Graduates (AOG) of the United States Air Force Academy
(USAFA) is the alumni association of the USAFA, dedicated to serving our
graduates and members, enhancing the heritage of this premier institution and
enriching the cadet experience by funding programs not supported by appropriated
funds. The Association's three-part mission is: to work in partnership with the
Academy to produce and foster graduates with an enduring commitment to
integrity, excellence, and service to country; to provide leadership,
communication, and support to all the Academy's graduates, and promote
camaraderie among them; and to promote the Academy's heritage, common tradition,
and the accomplishments of its graduates. 49% spent on
admin & fundraising with a CEO salary of @$184k
Marines
Marine Corps Community Services. MCCS exists to serve Marines and their families wherever they are stationed. MCCS programs and services provide for basic life needs, such as food and clothing; social and recreational needs; and even prevention and intervention programs to combat societal ills that inhibit positive development and growth.
Marine Corps Family Team Building. This service provides educational resources, services and a roadmap to the Marine Corps lifestyle to foster the personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families.
Marine Corps Reserve Community Services. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is the byproduct of merging the Corps old Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and Human Resources programs and tailoring them to better meet today's needs in personal and family readiness. MCCS is designed around five essential, required capabilities: Marine Corps Family Team Building, Personal Services, Semper Fit, Business Operations, and General Support. Marine Forces Reserve, due to the Forces unique challenges, will focus on the first three.
Marine Corps Locator. To locate active duty Marines contact the Marine Corps World Wide Locator, Quantico, Virginia.
Key Volunteer
Program (USMC) The Key Volunteer Network (KVN) is an official Marine Corps
program whose mission is to be an integral part of the Commander's official
family readiness program, and is the primary communication link between the
commanding officer and unit families for the enhancement of mission readiness.
The KVN is comprised of spouses of Marines within a unit who volunteer to assist
the command in its family readiness program. The Key Volunteers and Key
Volunteer Coordinator are appointed by the Commander and receive training in
communication, information and referral, and other topics. Reflecting the
Commanding Officer's guidance and policies, the Key Volunteer Network is formed
within a unit to keep families better informed about the mission and tasks of
that unit and to assist in establishing a sense of community among the unit
families.
MarineParents.com
- We stand by our Marines and their families. If you
are a family member, please let us know how we can help you. This web site
offers a vast amount of information and support to help with deployment. God
Bless and Semper Fi.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
(C) Established in 1962, the Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) consists of a professional staff and hundreds of
volunteer men and women dedicated to providing financial assistance in the form
of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of the U.S.
Marine Corps, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was
killed or wounded in action. Since our inception, we have awarded more than
21,000 scholarships and bonds totaling more than $34.6 million, including $3.49
million to 1,044 scholarship recipients in 2007. Further, the MCSF has committed
to provide every child of a Marine and every child of a Navy Corpsman serving
with the Marines whose parent is killed in the Global War on Terror a $20,000
Heroes Tribute Scholarship. 31% spent on salaries and
fundraising - $182k for the president.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Ombudsman. The Coast Guard Ombudsman is a Coast Guard spouse who serves as a member of the Command, and functions as a liaison between families and the Commanding Officer.
Coast Guard Foundation
(A-) The Coast Guard Foundation is a public,
nonprofit organization that provides annual funding to support the men and women
of the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy. Since 1969, the Foundation's
fundraising efforts have addressed needs not met through traditional
governmental funding sources. The Foundation provides scholarships to over 50
children of enlisted personnel, and educational grants to nearly 1,200 Coasties
pursuing college degrees. The Foundation provides funding among all nine Coast
Guard districts, overseas units and the Academy. These, plus hundreds of other
projects, are all designed with one thing in mind: to help the Coast Guard's men
and women be the best they can be, on duty and off. $156k
CEO and 11.4% fundraising expense.
National Guard
The National Guard Family Program Community. The National Guard Family Program helps military personnel and their families prepare for deployment. This site offers useful information on topics such as education, employment, benefits, financial and legal issues.
National Guard & Reserve Family Readiness Strategic Plan. Prepared by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and the Office of Family Policy (within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Personnel Support, Families and Education) this plan seeks to ensure that reservists and their families are prepared to cope with the strains associated with long or repeated deployments and are adequately served by military family care systems, networks and organizations.
Reserves
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. This site is dedicated to today's Reserve force. It provides information about the policies, programs, and initiatives that OSD/Reserve Affairs manages for the National Guard and Reserve Components of the United States Armed Forces. This includes family support/readiness issues.
Family Support
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
(A-) The Special Operations Warrior Foundation
(SOWF) was founded in 1980 to serve members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marine Corps Special Operations community. SOWF is
dedicated to providing free college scholarships and educational counseling to
the children surviving Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations
personnel who are killed in a training accident or operational mission.
These services are provided throughout the United States, or overseas, depending
upon where the surviving children reside. Currently the foundation is committed
to providing scholarships for more nearly 700 children. In 2006, SOWF provided a
total of $1.5 million in scholarship grants, educational programs and financial
counseling. 82% goes to programs, but kind of a high salary for CEO ($150k).
Still, there is a price for efficiency, I guess.
Deployment Support for Families Today's military family faces a lifestyle
that is comprised of frequent deployments, which results in increased family
separations. This often proves to be a stressful challenge for military
families. To assist the military's efforts to keep both troops and their
families prepared, there are several programs which support the readiness of
families. The information in this section will assist service members and their
families in preparing for and coping with deployments. This site contains family
support links for each of the services, as well as information for children,
locating service members and deployment entitlements.
HomeSickGI.com - Homesickgi.com has
created a fun and easy way to keep military families connected in a safe secure
environment. Homesick GI was designed exclusively for our Military community.
Our hope is that this online community will reduce the distance between deployed
GI's and their families, while also creating strength and unity within the Armed
Forces as a whole.
Military Spouse Resource Center: MilSpouse.org is your resource library for military spouse
employment,
education and
relocation information. Here
you will find links to employment related information and other resources for
military spouses and military families.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. This office is directly responsible for programs and policies which establish and support community quality of life programs on military installations for service members and their families worldwide. This office also serves as the focal point for coordination of the broad range of Quality of Life issues within the Department of Defense.
Military Assistance Program. MAP is sponsored by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military Community and Family Policy. This site offers information and tools for military members and their families in family support areas such as relocation, employment, and financial management. The site also provides a database to locate your nearest family support center.
Military Community Programs. Family support is an integral part of the Department’s strategy to maintain a ready force. Studies show family satisfaction with military life is a major determiner of retention. Often, family support is the lifeline for families in an unstable environment during deployments, frequent moves, and long work hours. This site provides information on DoD’s programs for family support.
Military Family Research Institute. The primary mission of the Military Family Institute is to conduct scientifically sound research focusing on military families. This research will enable the Department of Defense to better understand, serve, and enhance the lives of military families, and thus contribute to the strength of the Nation by increasing readiness and retention in the Armed Forces.
National Military Family Association. The mission of NMFA is to serve the families of the seven uniformed services through education, information, and advocacy. The Association has been and is dedicated to identifying and resolving issues affecting families of the Uniformed Services through research, education, legislation, and public information.
DoD Special Report – It’s Your Move. This special report provides information on service member entitlements and responsibilities concerning shipment of household goods, unaccompanied baggage, boats, pets, POV's, etc.
Extension/4-H Support for Military Youth and Family Programs CSREES has
developed partnerships with both the Army and Air Force to support youth and
family programs on installations around the world. With the support of 4-H
extension professionals, military staff provide strong educational programs so
that military men and women can pursue their critical, high risk assignments
knowing that their children are in safe and nurturing environments. Visit these
sites for more information about our military youth and family partnership
programs and contact information.
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