November honors military families'
sacrifices, contributions
Service members' families also serve
the nation and are the force behind the total force, a senior Defense
Department official said, yesterday.
"Our military members are as effective as they can be because of the support their families provide them," said Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office of family policy and children and youth. "[DOD] wants to make sure the people who are important in the lives of our service members -- spouses, children, parents, partners, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins -- are part of the military family."
Military Family Month recognizes the sacrifices and contributions that family members make for national security, Thompson said, adding that it's important for families to know the country appreciates their tireless efforts to support their service members and communities.
"Our military members are as effective as they can be because of the support their families provide them," said Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office of family policy and children and youth. "[DOD] wants to make sure the people who are important in the lives of our service members -- spouses, children, parents, partners, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins -- are part of the military family."
Military Family Month recognizes the sacrifices and contributions that family members make for national security, Thompson said, adding that it's important for families to know the country appreciates their tireless efforts to support their service members and communities.
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