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 Utilize the provided scenarios to learn about Family Readiness informal funds, spouse travel, fundraising activities, commercial sponsorship, unsolicited donations and regulatory guidances. Visit www.arfp.org/frglegal to learn more.
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The Family Program Academy (FPA) training is divided into three parts: Fundamental, Developmental, and Resource. Fundamental FPA training includes the basics to help establish and maintain a viable, functioning Family Readiness Group (FRG) at the unit level. This part is now available online as part of e-Training Center on the portal.
REGISTER TODAY for the portal to complete the FPA Fundamental online! Complete the training and have it added to your volunteer file. Also, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Go to the e-Training Center >>
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Rochester Home to First Army Strong Community Center: “Virtual Installation” Provides Support, Resources to Families of Deployed Soldiers!
[12/16/2009]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The U.S. Army Reserve’s top officer his wife today joined Rochester civic and business leaders who reaffirmed their support for military members and their Families at the grand opening of Rochester’s Army Strong Community Center.
Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Army Reserve chief, his wife Laura, met with local Soldiers and their Families to mark the opening of the nation’s first ASCC. Based on Laura Stultz’s concept, the center serves as a “virtual installation” designed to support military Soldiers and their Families by assisting those who are holding down the home front, far from the nearest military installation, when their loved ones deploy.
“Since Laura and I stepped off the plane in Rochester, we’ve experienced an outpouring of support for our Soldiers and their Families,” said Lt. Gen. Stultz. “We are here today to sign a covenant with the Rochester community and to affirm the Army’s commitment to building partnerships that support the strength, resilience, and readiness of Soldiers and their Families.”
The Army Reserve plans to open three to five additional sites in the United States in the next year as part of its Virtual Installation Community-Based Pilot Program.
“Every community needs to be a virtual installation. I want every military Family living in small-town America to have the same support as if they were living on a military installation,” said Laura Stultz.
Rochester was selected as a pilot for the VI program because of the significant number of Army Reserve Soldiers and their Families who live in the area, the community’s history of support for military members and their Families, and its distance from the nearest military installation. More than 800 Army Reserve Soldiers live within 50 miles of Rochester, which is located more than 120 miles from Fort Drum.
View Photos from the Rochester ASCC Grand Opening on flickr
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Find More Information on ASCC at www.arfp.org/ASCC
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2009 Veterans Day Message
[11/16/2009]
2009 Veterans Day Message
As we pause to honor and remember the gallant patriots, both past and present, who have answered our nation's call to duty in both war and peace, let us also honor and remember our fallen and injured comrades who were a part of the Fort Hood tragedy. Five Army Reserve Soldiers' lives were cut short by a lone gunman and many others injured. Although those we lost were not on foreign soil, they were preparing to deploy and gave the full measure of devotion to our Army and to our nation. In doing so, they earned our eternal gratitude as we continue to keep them, our injured Soldiers and all of their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
Veterans Day is not just another day off. It is day to show heartfelt appreciation to all who have served and are currently serving our great country in the military. From Valley Forge to Gettysburg, from Verdun to Manila, from Pusan to Bosnia to the Global War on Terror, brave men and women, from all walks of life have left the comforts of the familiar, leaving Family and friends, to defend our way of life and the freedoms many take for granted. All gave some and some gave all.
Without question, we are proud of our part of this tradition. Since our humble beginning in 1908, Army Reserve Soldiers have served our nation with pride and distinction whenever and wherever called upon, carrying the torch of liberty and the promise of freedom on behalf of this great nation. Time will not erase nor history diminish the contributions that Army Reservists make daily through countless acts of selfless service. We know that our loved ones' support gives us the strength to see the missions through to success.
May God continue to bless our service men and women, whether currently serving or not, as well as their Families on this Veterans Day. Know that their service and sacrifices and yours are not forgotten.
JACK C. STULTZ
Lieutenant General, US Army
Chief, Army Reserve/Commanding
General, US Army Reserve Command
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Formal and informal awards are an important part of recognizing volunteers for their contributions to the Army Reserve Family Programs. Without their commitment and dedication, the program would be in jeopardy. More
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Read the latest from the Army Reserve Family Programs
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Rochester Home to First Army Strong Community Center: “Virtual Installation” Provides Support, Resources to Families of Deployed Soldiers
[1/4/2010]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The U.S. Army Reserve’s top officer his wife today joined Rochester civic and business leaders who reaffirmed their support for military members and their Families at the grand opening of Rochester’s Army Strong Community Center, which provides Support, Resources to Families of Deployed Soldiers .
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Families to Gather for Solemn 9/11 Remembrance
[1/4/2010]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2009 – The dedication of the Pentagon Memorial one year ago was a high-profile event. Bands played, flags waved and more than 16,000 people gathered at the site where, eight years earlier, a hijacked airliner slammed into the Pentagon and took 184 lives.
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2009 Memorial Day Message, LTG Jack Stultz
[5/25/2009]
2009 Memorial Day Message, LTG Jack Stultz
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