November is Military Family Month

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  • By Mark Wyatt
  • 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  The month of November is Military Family Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by every member of the military family.

Originally established in 1993, Military Family Month was first celebrated by the Armed Services YMCA, according to the organization's website. The U.S. government has recognized the occasion every year since.

In his Military Family Month proclamation, President Barack Obama wrote that, "The United States is stronger and safer thanks to the millions of military family members who, in sacrificing cherished moments with their loved ones, selflessly afford us precious time with ours."

Locally, the 66th Force Support Squadron plans to honor military families with a variety of activities such as a craft workshop, fun run, movie night and more.
Among the activities and events planned are:

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a Family Holiday Craft Workshop Nov. 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Building 1218. The AFRC will provide the materials. For further information, contact the AFRC at 781-225-2765.

Families are invited to participate in a Family Fun Run 2K hosted by the Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 18. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., race starts at 1 p.m.

Hanscom military families are invited to bowl together on Saturdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. throughout November. The cost to participate is $10 per family. There are also free family shoe rentals all month at Hanscom Lanes.

Throughout November, at the Patriot Golf Course, military families will receive a free bucket of balls at the driving range every Saturday. For further information, call 781-225-2396.

Military families are invited to a traditional holiday meal at the Youth Center Nov. 18 beginning at 12:45 for a Lunch Bunch Thanksgiving. The cost to attend is $4 per person. For more information call 781-225-6043.

Families are invited Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. for a free movie night at the Minuteman Commons. Attendees are invited to wear pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillow and watch the movie, "Santa Buddies." Hot cocoa and popcorn will be served. For more information contact the Minuteman Commons at 781-225-6501.

For more events happening at Hanscom throughout November, visit http://www.hanscomservices.com/announcements.asp.