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Casemate File Photo by Patrick Buffett
Fort Monroe Soldiers and family members witness the re-signing of the garrison’s Army Family Covenant during a Feb. 23 ceremony at the Casemate Museum. The signatories pictured from left to right are: Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, TRADOC Commanding General; Col. Anthony D. Reyes, Garrison Commander; and Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Bruner, TRADOC CSM.
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Month of the Military Family
Proof of covenant success found among facts, figures
By Patrick Buffett,Casemate Staff Writer
Two years ago, former Secretary of the Army Pete Geren joined Fort Monroe leaders here for the signing of a much celebrated document called the Army Family Covenant. It made several promises — the foremost of which is a commitment to “create a quality of life in the military community that is commensurate with the value of the American Soldier.”
And the outcome thus far has been impressive.
Roughly $1.5 billion has been allocated for Army Family programs since 2007. Funding has been OK’d for more than 100 new child development centers Army-wide. More than 41,000 military spouses have landed jobs through the Army Spouse Employment Program. According to the 2009 Army Posture Statement, more than 21,000 new or refurbished homes for military families have been provided through the Residential Communities Initiative over the past two years.
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CDC ‘School’
The Child Development Center has introduced a program that’s helping kids prepare for their kindergarten years.
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Therapy Dogs
A captain and her canine companions are now bringing joy to local hospitals.
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Encore!
A Tuskegee tribute and the Soldiers Show are among the events highlighted in this week’s photo presentation.
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