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Family of Heroes: Online Training Simulation

A place for family members and veterans learn critical skills to manage the challenges of post-deployment life together.

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PTSD Awareness Month

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6/12/2013
The shock and suffering of war is not only felt on the battlefield. The Families of Service members face unbelievable stresses back home, often with little or no support. Even joyful reunions can turn into painful daily living for Service members and their Families without the proper assistance. But they can get their lives back with your help!
6/11/2013
6th Annual Victory for Vets Golf Tournament benefiting the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program
5/22/2013
The National Center for PTSD continually promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments. Help raise PTSD awareness.
5/14/2013
The annual Caroline County Wounded Warriors Bass Fishing Tournament.
5/1/2013
National Military Appreciation Month recognizes all service members past and present, veteran and current. The month also acknowledges Mental Health Awareness.

Transitioning Through Reunion

Photo by Defenseimagery.mil Wed, 2013-05-29 read more

Helping Children Cope During Deployment

Photo by Pvt. Daniel Boothen Wed, 2013-05-15 read more

Preparing Children for Deployment

Preparing Children for Deployment Deployment can be emotionally challenging for the entire military family and it can be especially confusing and stressful for children. Parents can also experience stress, as they wonder how the transition will affect their children and parenting responsibilities. This article focuses on pre-deployment tips that can help prepare military families for the absence of one or both parents. Fri, 2013-04-26 read more

Coordinating Child Care for Military Families

The demands of military life can be challenging for families, especially for working parents. Source: DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown, U.S. Air Force/Released Fri, 2013-03-29 read more

Creating a Family Care Plan

Deployment can be a stressful time for military families. Source: DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown, U.S. Air Force/Released Deployment can be a stressful time for military families. An important way to ease stress and boost family resilience and readiness is to make sure your family has a plan in place for when you are called to duty away from home. Fri, 2013-03-29 read more

Fun Night at Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Fun Night at Hampton Roads Naval Museum - Learn about a variety of  different Navy board games!

Event Location
Hampton Roads Navel Museum
1 Waterside Drive #248
Norfolk, VA 23510

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Event Date
6/19/2013 6:00 PM

Brigade Community Resource Fair

10:00am - 4:00pm - Over 40 resource organizations will be present to offer Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Family Members their specialized resources, detailed infor-mation, services and support.

Event Location
Fort Pickett
Building 1702
Blackstone, Virginia

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Event Date
6/20/2013 10:00 AM

Military Family Day - Hope For The Warriors

Hope For The Warriors and National Wild Turkey Federation Present Military Family Day

Event Location
Learning Tree Farms
3876 Learning Tree Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144


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Event Date
6/22/2013 9:00 AM

Diabetic Classes (6/25/2013)

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Event Location
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
P.O. box 810
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

Event Date
6/25/2013 1:00 PM

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Forum Presentation

9:00 - 11:30AM - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Recognition, Treatment, Support, Suicide, Awareness and Prevention - Forum Presentation. The public is invited to hear this forum discussion and exchange of information in PTSD/Suicide which affects many veterans, families, potential employers, and health care providers.

Event Location
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 2216
212 Frontier Drive
Staunton, VA

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Event Date
6/26/2013 9:00 AM

Our community,
our strength.

We've served our country and some have seen battle. We share common experiences and feelings. Now, we're talking about it - and that's a battle in itself. This is a battle that can be won.

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