Month of the Military Family

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  • By Staff Sgt. Jessica Condit
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. --  Team Little Rock celebrated Military Family Appreciation Day Nov. 16, 2013, with a giant party featuring games, competitions and family-friendly fun.

Base families braved the elements despite the light drizzle of rain and chilly weather in a fun-filled day of free food, face painting, pageants and challenges to include a dating game for couples.

This event, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, also showcased the broad range of helping organizations available to military families.

Base security forces and fire responders gave children a chance to see the tools emergency responders use to help keep the base safe.

Master Sgt. Kimberly Euton, 19th Force Support Squadron Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge says that events like these build strong relationships for families. It also helps equip families for tough times such as deployments.

"The Air Force and Team Little Rock recognizes the importance of family unity. Creating opportunities for families to enjoy spending time together and building stronger bonds increases the strength that needs to be present in order to help military families stay together, even when they are thousands of miles away."