Month of the Military Family

Tammy Stoddard, and her son, Colby, participate in an arts and crafts event at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Nov. 18 as part of Month of the Military Family. Since 1993, the month of November has been recognized as Month of the Military Family across the Department of Defense as a way to thank all family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

Month of the Military Family

Captain Michael Graves, Battle Management Directorate contracting officer, eats a Thanksgiving-style meal with his daughter, Jazlynn, at the School Age Program Nov. 18 as part of a Month of the Military Family activity. This was established 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

Hanscom recognizes military families

Published Nov. 23, 2015
By Mark Wyatt
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Since being established in 1993, November has been the Month of the Military Family across the Department of Defense as a way to thank military families who have supported the careers of Airmen and other service members.

Throughout the past month, the 66th Force Support Squadron has honored military families with a variety of activities such as a craft workshop, fun run, movie night and more.

"The month of the military family is a recognition month in November across all DoD services," said Sherita Baker, 66 FSS marketing and sponsorship supervisor. "We recognize the sacrifices and the contributions that military families play in fulfilling our mission within the DoD."

Many of the 66 FSS facilities offered discounted programs in an effort to provide more family time throughout the month-long event.

Among the featured events held this month was an annual Family Holiday Craft Workshop hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

"The Family Holiday Craft Workshop started 15 years ago," said Dawn Andreucci, AFRC community readiness consultant team leader. "It ties into the Month of the Military Family because it is so family oriented."

In a Military Family Month proclamation, the Commander in Chief 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."

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