{"id":37668,"date":"2022-11-11T18:25:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T03:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/military-family-appreciation-month-2\/"},"modified":"2022-11-11T18:25:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T03:25:32","slug":"military-family-appreciation-month-2","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/military-family-appreciation-month-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Family Appreciation Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

November is Military Family Appreciation Month, an opportunity to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that military families make while serving our country. Military life imposes unique and challenging demands on families, and during difficult times, families exhibit exceptional sacrifice, resiliency, and courage. thread<\/strong> is grateful for all Alaska\u2019s military families!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ideas on how you can show gratitude in the month of November to Alaska\u2019s 22,000 active-duty members and their families:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Reach out and ask how they are doing and if you can help make their day easier in any way<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Mail a \u201cThank You\u201d card to a military family, acknowledging what they\u2019ve sacrificed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Host a virtual game night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Offer to babysit or pet-sit so they can do something they enjoy independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cook a meal or put together a care package for a military family<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Donate air miles for wounded service members and their families so they can travel to see one another<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Participate in upcoming civilian\/military events at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson<\/a> in Anchorage, or Fort Wainwright<\/a> and Eielson Airforce Base<\/a> in Fairbanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Thank them publicly on social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Support organizations like Operation Homefront<\/a> who work with military families on long-term stability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What are ways you show military families appreciation? Do you know a military family with a story to share? Share your story with thread.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Resources for Military Families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n