Military Bases and communities across the nation are preparing to celebrate Armed Forces Day, a single holiday established under President Harry S. Truman for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our county.
This year's Armed Forces Day takes on new meaning as the White House emphasizes the support of military families be integrated into what it means to be a military member in uniform.
Ironically, while service men and women do feel the support of the nation, their families do not feel the same support. In a recently released survey by the Blue Star Families organization, more than 90% of the military families feel isolated from the support given to their military spouses.
First Lady Michelle Obama remarked on the issue in an interview with the Armed Forces Press (Samantha L. Quigley reporting/May 9, 2009), " It is what we do in our own neighborhoods that's also an important part of what this community of families needs to feel. It's neighbors reaching out, businesses reaching out to the new military families in the area."
Soldier's Angels has been a part of this outreach for a number of years now. Two excellent programs are welcoming new member in response to the First Lady's call. Operation Top Knot provides handmade gifts and care items to expectant mothers and the Card Plus Team sends family members cards and letters on their special days.
This Armed Forces Day, think about how Texas Soldier's Angels can come together to support the military families in our neighborhoods. Join one of the groups above or think of your own group project to start. We want every military family member to know that they are treasured too.
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