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Veterans Family Fun Day

Join us for Veterans Family Fun Day! Games, bounce house, food & resources welcome all military families. A day of fun and connection! About this event Join us for an exciting Veterans Family Fun Day event that offers something for everyone! Here’s what you can look forward to: For the Kids: Enjoy a variety of games and activities designed especially for… Read more
Happy Thanksgiving from VOB

Announcements and Updates

From all of us at Veteran Owned Business, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Dear Veteran Owned Business Members: Happy Thanksgiving & Thank You! As proud Americans, we all have many things to be thankful for: family, friends, a safe place to call home and—thanks to our brave service military members and families—a country that remains a beacon of hope and freedom for others around the world. We at Veteran Owned Business are thankful… Read more
New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.

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Commissary, Military Service Exchange, and MWR access extended to more Veterans beginning 2020

More veterans and caregivers to have eligibility The Department of Defense (DoD) is proud to expand commissary, exchange and morale, welfare and recreation retail eligibility to: Purple Heart recipients Former prisoners of war All veterans with service-connected disabilities Individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance… Read more

Bowling with Cohen Metrocare

Description Military Families join us for a fun night bowling, playing arcade games and connecting with other veterans and their families.… Read more
MFAN Food Distribution Event for JBLM area Military Families | Clover Park High School

MFAN Food Distribution Event for JBLM area Military Families | Clover Park High School

About this Event What: Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event for Military Families When: June 5, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT Where: Clover Park High School In partnership with Nourish Pierce County This event is for active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veteran families only. Pre-registration is required and we kindly ask you arrive at your scheduled time to assist with safe traffic… Read more
National Military Brats Day - April 30th

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Celebrities Who Are Military Brats

Today, April 30th, is #NationalMilitaryBratDay!  Today we pay tribute to the often overlooked sacrifices of the children of active duty military personnel.  Imagine never having a home for more than a few years at a time! Imagine being shuffled from location to location and school to school for (sometimes) your entire childhood… having to establish new friendship, join new sports… Read more
April Is Month Of The Military Child!

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April Is Month Of The Military Child!

April is the Month of the Military Child; a time to recognize and appreciate military children for their service and sacrifice. Military children live with perpetual challenges presented by frequent moves, parental deployments, and life transitions including reintegration and dealing with profoundly changed parents. In their own way, military-connected children serve alongside their military parents. There are over 2 million… Read more