Military Family Month
Military Family Month was established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since.President Barack Obama proclaimed November 2009 as Military Family Month, calling on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.
Each November, ASYMCA celebrates Military Family Month to demonstrate the nation’s support and commitment the families of military personnel. With hundreds of thousands of service members deployed overseas, recognizing the daily sacrifices made by military families has never been more important.
Annual Student Art & Essay Contest Announcement
Each year during Military Family Month, ASYMCA also announces the guidelines and opens entries to the annual Student Art & Essay Contest.
For complete information, download the various forms below, and also visit the Student Art & Essay Contest page to view winning entries.
Military Family Month Package
2012 ESSAY CONTEST
2012 ART CONTEST
- Art Contest Flyer
- Art Contest Entry Format
- Art Contest Entry Form
- Art Contest Media Release – Embargoed
Other Related Documents
President Obama’s 2011 Military Family Month Proclamation
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