OP Camps
Operation Purple
In this page: Details on our Operation Purple summer camp program. (More)
Operation Purple Camps
Operation Purple camps offer a free week of summer fun for military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be deployed. (More)
Operation Purple Family Retreats
Operation Purple Family Retreats are free, four day retreats created to help families reconnect after deployment. (More)
Operation Purple Healing Adventures
Operation Purple Healing Adventures is a free 4-day family retreat for those suffering from wounds returning from war and deployment (More)
Our take on the Budget Proposal: Military Families Win Some and Lose Some
The failure of the Congressional Super Committee to reach a budget agreement last fall triggered automatic penalties for the country, especially the military community. The Department of Defense (DoD) was told they would have to reduce their spending by $487 billion over the next ten years. (More)
Policy Issues
In this page: Learn what issues we are watching as an Association, our successes, and issues in your state. (More)
Preparing and Managing
In this page: Helpful information for families on how to get ready for a deployment and how to cope during it. (More)
Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families
February 15, 2011
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden put forward January 24 nearly 50 commitments by Federal agencies responding to the President’s directive to establish a coordinated and comprehensive Federal approach to supporting military families. (More)
PTSD Awareness
After a traumatic event, loved ones will want to be part of the healing process, but if they know what’s troubling the sufferer, they might not know the best approach or the resources available. You should expect for there to be a transition period before returning to “regular life,” such as work or social events, but what is “normal” behavior? (More)
