HONORING OUR ARMY RESERVE FAMILIES
The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The strength of our Soldiers is our Families. The Army recognizes that the selfless dedication and commitment of Army Families directly contributes to the readiness of our Soldiers. Families are the force behind the force. Throughout the year, the Army observes the following commemorations as a reminder of contributions and sacrifices made by Soldiers and their Families every day.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING (Free to Army Reserve)
What coaching is
*Partnering with members in a thought provoking and creative process to promote healthy lifestyle change
*Inspiring people to live life to their fullest potential personally and Professionally
* A forward-looking process where each member establishes a vision, clear goals and action steps
*Driven by the member and supported by the coach-the coach doesn't tell you what to do or how to do it, but stands by your side as you share
what you really want and what actions you're truly ready to take
*Helping members to identify their strengths and use them to create their own solutions
FOCUS AREAS: Weight management, fitness and nutrition, living well with a health condition, stress management, and life transitions (adapting to lifestyle change or retirement).
To sign up with a coach, call 800-342-9647 or schedule online coaching sessions.
To find a list of the Personal Financial Counselors, please click here.
MAY
National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.
Military Spouse Day
Everyone knows how hard it can be on Soldier – always being on call, long deployments in dangerous situations, and always putting the Army first, often ahead of family and personal interests.
Without Army Reserve spouses and the support they give, Soldiers wouldn’t be able to concentrate on the tasks at hand. Honoring spouses with a day or recognition is just one way to show appreciation.
On behalf of the Department of Defense, thank you for your service and sacrifice as a part of our military community. Military OneSource recognizes you and celebrates your commitment as a military spouse. Your free kit includes the following items packaged in a Military OneSource lunch tote:
- Military OneSource and Spouse Education and Career Opportunities services cards – to provide you with information on resources designed for you
- Chill drill – to help you de-stress on the go with an audio device you can plug your headphones into
- Pop socket – to prop up your phone when you need to be hands-free
- Military OneSource Z-card – to help you access a range of services should you need them
- Luggage tag – to help you quickly find your bag
- Chip clip – to help with a pinch, from closing a bag to keeping napkins from blowing away
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program pen
To access your kit, log in to your Military OneSource account to place your order. If you do not have an account, you can create one in four easy steps: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/milspouse-appreciation
- Click the Create an Account button
- Complete all necessary profile information
- Create a password for your account
- Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process
LAST SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER
Gold Star Mother's Day
NOVEMBER
Military Family Month