National Military Family Association Names 2010 Families of the Year
Grand Prize Winner Announced This December in Washington, DC
ALEXANDRIA, VA October 6, 2010 — The National Military Family Association is pleased to announce the seven 2010 Families of the Year. One of these outstanding Uniformed Services families will be named the National Military Family Association’s 2010 Family of the Year at an Association event this fall.
Our Association’s Family Award Program recognizes strong military families who embrace their service to the Nation, are role models in their community, and understand that together they are stronger. We received nominations from: active duty, Reserve Component, retiree, and surviving families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.
Army Family of the Year
The Campbell Family, Landstuhl, Germany
The Campbell family is currently stationed in Germany, while SGT Joseph Campbell is deployed to Afghanistan. The family, including wife Tawny and daughters Ceilidha and Rhynli, vibrantly express the spirit of community outreach and commitment. Together they manage three successful charities: Operation Angel, Project Portrait, and Project Rudolph, which all focus on providing services for deployed service members and their families.
Navy Family of the Year
The Seidel Family, Colts Neck, New Jersey
LS1 Charles Seidel, his wife Bobbie, and their son Charles R. Seidel are valued members of the community at every duty station they’ve been because of their exemplary leadership and outreach efforts. As a family, they tirelessly work to provide support to the military community by participating in the Navy League, Operation Christmas Child, and numerous other local and nationwide causes.
Marine Corps Family of the Year
The Francis Family, Okinawa, Japan
The Francis family represents service, courage, and commitment. Changing duty stations and managing multiple deployments in their 17 years of service has afforded them the opportunity to reach numerous communities through their volunteer efforts. MSgt Mark Francis and Colleen, along with children Caleb, Seth, and Katelyn, take pride in family unity and serve their communities as Scout Leaders and organizers for numerous local events.
Air Force Family of the Year
The Mullin Family, Randolph AFB, Texas
The Mullin Family has lived at six different duty stations in 15 years, and are currently stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. Going beyond their selfless military service, Lt Col Brian Mullin, Trasi, and their six children, Briley, Ali, Brian, Catie, Cormac, and Jack, all enthusiastically participate in the community as religious educators, Scout leaders, and volunteers for medical causes.
Coast Guard Family of the Year
The Kennedy Family, Beaufort, North Carolina
CDR John Kennedy, his wife Bobbie, and their children Olivia, Marissa, and Jack currently reside in Beaufort, NC. The Kennedy family exhibits commitment to the U.S. Coast Guard by embracing each new duty station, jumping into new community activities head on, and joining together as a family to support the community through volunteer service.
NOAA Family of the Year
The Heesch Family, Gulfport, Mississippi
LTJG Jonathan Heesch and Dory, and their children L.J. and Devi are currently stationed in Gulfport, MS where they participate in the community through the Parent Teacher Association and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. They place a high premium on the opportunities to be together as a family, and exude dedication and strength into all that they do.
Public Health Service Family of the Year
The Seligman Family, Potomac, Maryland
The Seligman Family resides in Potomac, MD, where they serve the community with passionate public service. LCDR Jamie Seligman and Eileen, and their kids Brooke and Ivy cherish the core values of the Public Health Service as a means of personal inspiration, dedication, and loyalty. They make time to shine in the community by packing bags for Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, donating items to local toy drives, and volunteering at events at their synagogue.
About the National Military Family AssociationMilitary families serve our country with pride, honor, and quiet dedication. The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting the families of the men and women currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen. We provide families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA with information, work to get them the benefits they deserve, and offer programs that improve their lives. Our 40 years of service and accomplishments have made us a trusted resource for military families and the Nation's leaders. To learn more, visit www.MilitaryFamily.org.
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