APRIL FAMILY FOCUS 2018 Disclaimer: The announcements that appear on this page(s) or attached are intended to inform Soldiers, Airmen, veterans, and their families of special offers provided to Service Members, veterans and their families and are not intended to constitute an endorsement by the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard, the United States Army, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense. It is strictly intended to be used for informational purposes only. April Family Focus THE FOCUS IS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS & FAMILIES, VETERANS, RETIREES & SURVIVORS IN THIS ISSUE Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents. As they face circumstances unique to their lives—such as navigating multiple moves and schools to shouldering repeated deployments of a parent, these children are examples of resilience in the military community. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child. Pages 2-5, 11 Page 6 Page 9 April is the Month of the Military Child Mission: Service Member & Family Support enhances and empowers the lives of our customers with consistently exceptional service & support. Service Member & Family Support Phone: 1-800-658-3930
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APRIL FAMILY FOCUS 2018
Disclaimer: The announcements that appear on this page(s) or attached are intended to inform Soldiers, Airmen, veterans, and their families of special offers provided to Service Members, veterans and their families and are not intended to constitute an endorsement by the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard, the United States Army, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense. It is strictly intended to be used for informational purposes only.
April Family Focus
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THE FOCUS IS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS & FAMILIES, VETERANS, RETIREES & SURVIVORS IN THIS ISSUE
Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents. As they face circumstances unique to their lives—such as navigating multiple moves and schools to shouldering repeated deployments of a parent, these children are examples of resilience in the military community. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child.
Pages 2-5, 11
Page 6
Page 9
April is the Month of the Military Child
Mission: Service Member & Family Support enhances and empowers the lives of our customers with consistently exceptional service & support.
Service Member & Family Support
Phone: 1-800-658-3930
APRIL FAMILY FOCUS 2018
Disclaimer: The announcements that appear on this page(s) or attached are intended to inform Soldiers, Airmen, veterans, and their families of special offers provided to Service Members, veterans and their families and are not intended to constitute an endorsement by the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard, the United States Army, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense. It is strictly intended to be used for informational purposes only.
Disclaimer: The announcements that appear on this page(s) or attached are intended to inform Soldiers, Airmen, veterans, and their families of special offers provided to Service Members, veterans and their families and are not intended to constitute an endorsement by the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard, the United States Army, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense. It is strictly intended to be used for informational purposes only.
The nation observes Gold Star Spouses’
Day on April 5 of each year
• In 1947, U.S. Congress approved the use of the Gold Star
Lapel Button. is symbol consists of a gold star on a purple
background, bordered in gold and surrounded by gold laurel
leaves.
It is for eligible survivors of service members who lose their
lives during any armed hostilities in which the United States
is engaged, dating back to World War I. is includes service
members who lost their lives while deployed in support of
military operations against the enemy of the United
States, an international terrorist attack or a United Nations
peacekeeping mission.
• Retroactive to 1973, the Lapel Button for Next of Kin of
Deceased Personnel was introduced. This symbol consists of
a gold star within a circle that commemorates his or her
honorable service and is also surrounded by sprigs of oak
that represent the branches of the Armed Forces. It is
designated for eligible survivors of service members who lose
their lives while serving honorably under circumstances not
defined above.
This includes service members who lost their lives while
assigned to a Reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status.
• In 2008, Army Survivor Outreach Services was established.
SOS is a “One Army” program, jointly administered by Army
Community Service, the Army National Guard and Army
Reserve, that works hand-in-hand with Casualty and
Mortuary Affairs and Casualty Assistance centers across that
Army to provide long-term, multi-component support
services.
• Since 2011, U.S. Congress deemed April 5 as Gold Star
Wives’ Day.
• As of 2016, the observance is referred to as Gold Star
in support of the SDNG Child & Youth Program and the
Month of the Military Child
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
3-8 PM Current and former military personnel and their families jump for ONE hour FREE
with Military ID and purchase of jump socks!
In-store purchase of tickets based on availability. No online ticket sales.
Sky Zone is located 5129 South Solberg Ave, Sioux Falls, SDD 57108
605-553-9910
LTC Brendan Murphy & MAJ Quenten Johnson present baby gifts to Service Member & Family Support team members CW2 Devere Pearson & SGT Mathew Spaans to congratulate them on the birth of their daughters!
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The Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) Program serves Active and Reserve Component service members of ALL branches of the military AND Veterans who have dedicated themselves to serving our nation, often at great personal sacrifice. The program’s principal role is to provide direction to Reserve Component service members so that they can secure all benefits, entitlements, and services earned through their military service with the compassion of someone who’s been there.
You may not need assistance at this time, but you may have a friend or family member that could use some assistance.
Common services provided are:
- Requesting Military Service records - Enrollment into the VA Healthcare - Counseling on Education Benefits - Supporting deploying and returning
units - Employment - Tricare - State specific benefits - Navigating local, state and federal
programs
I am a current service member in the SDARNG, an OEF-Afghanistan veteran, former full-time Soldier, education counselor and will put to use my skills and relationships to ensure your needs are met.
Service Member and Family Support South Dakota National Guard
2823 W. Main St, Rapid City SD 57702
1-800-658-3930
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