Missouri National Guard Family Program

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Webinars for May & June.

We welcome you to join us as the Missouri National Guard Youth Program partners with iFly Indoor Skydiving for a FREE, hands on experience where REAL Time Resilience and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) join together to defy gravity. Space is limited, Tier 1 priority to active MOARNG and Tier 2: all service components upon space availability- the event is open to families registered in DEERS. Due to limited tickets, only 1 parent can attend with a dependent in... K-12 schooling. Registration Link: https://letsflyinresilience.eventbright.com

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Virtual Hiring Fair June 16, 2021 10am-3pm Central time (11am to 3pm EDT). Military spouses-If you are looking for a job, curious on what is available remotely or in-person-Register today to connect with MSEP hiring managers. msephire.vfairs.com

Upcoming USO Virtual Events targeting military spouses. 1. Discovering your Spark on June 10th 2. Continuing Your Journey "Journaling Course"- June 23rd... Information and Registration Link: https://www.uso.org/programs/discovering-your-spark

USO Operation Splish Splash Saturday 26 June 2021 7:30-9:30pm Collinsville Aqua Park... Free Event for all Active Duty, Guard, Reserve Military & their direct dependents, NO retirees or civilian government employee please. Register with usomissouri.org. For more information, please contact: Megan Kidd [email protected] or 314-429-2938

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Please stop by your Family Assistance Center for free resources and giveaways! To all the amazing spouses, thank you for your support and everything you do for your Soldier and Family!

Operation Gratitude, a large non-profit organization, is offering to provide support to National Guard members who have been activated to support COVID-19 relief/vaccine distribution efforts or other domestic operations & overseas deployments. They tailor shipments to support the needs of current operations/conditions. Typical support consists of snacks & hygiene items, entertainment & handmade items, and hand written letters of support. For stateside shipments they usually s...hip to a central location and then further distribution is accomplished by a service members or volunteers. They can ship to multiple locations if necessary but that increases their shipping costs. They also have a program to provide "Battalion Buddies," which provides stuffed animals to the children of deployed troops that can be requested at this link: https://www.operationgratitude.com/who-w/military-families/ Here is a link to request deployed troop care packages: https://tracking.cirrusinsight.com//operationgratitude-com

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! Our Volunteers Awards Ceremony was spectacular because of our volunteers who give their heart and their time to the units, SFRGs, the SM's and their Families!

Volunteer Appreciation Week is a time to say Thank You for the selfless acts of volunteers in all organizations but the MONG Family Programs Office is blessed to work with our SFRG and Child & Youth Program Volunteers! You are all Rock Stars!!!

Attention Missouri National Guard families!! If you haven't registered yet - Please hurry! Supplies are limited! Registration deadline is Monday, January 25, 20...21. The MOARNG Child and Youth Program are hosting a Virtual Art Camp featuring the Wall of Resilience. This event is open to school age youth, ages 6 to 18, registered in DEERS, whose parent(s) currently serve in the Missouri Army National Guard. You must register for the event. All supplies are provided but space is limited! Check out the attached video for more information. You can register at the link below or scan the QR Code on the flyer! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../wall-of-resilience-virtual

The SFRG Training Event scheduled for 23-24 January has been rescheduled to 27-28 February in Osage Beach. Please contact Rena Townley, Family Program Specialist if you were registered to attend and cannot attend the new training dates. [email protected] or 573-638-9500 x37733

Did you know January is International Brain Teaser Month? Can you solve these brain teasers?

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You are cordially invited to the MONG State Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Training on 17-18 April 2021 in Springfield, MO. Please register by March 12, 2021. The event has been published in Event Brite (SFRG Volunteer Awards & Workshop) and the registration link is on the attached flyer. If you would like to register and need assistance, please contact Rena Townley, Family Program Specialist.... Thank you for everything that you do!!