FRG + Angel = ?

FRG + Angel = ?
12/12/11

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Military children are sometimes called “the littlest draftees” because when parents choose to serve, their children join the military without having the opportunity to make that same choice. Often the hardest time of year for these children of a deployed parent is Christmas, Hanukkah, etc—whether they are too young to understand why mom or dad is gone, or are old enough to recognize the danger of deployment and the loss of milestones met together.

Across the country in coming days, Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) of every deployed unit will be hosting holiday parties especially for the children of deployed parents (most all FRGs—whether the unit is deployed or not—will be having a party for their families as well). These parties and special events are designed to give the children something to smile about and some special memories amid a very difficult time.

FRGs often operate on very tight budgets and gifts from the community can be a big help—such as gift cards to be used to buy supplies for parties or given to families or children as gifts. To contact the FRG of a local unit, reach out to the nearest recruiting station or call your local military base and ask for the base FRG or chaplain’s office. Be sure to tell them, "Soldiers' Angels sent me!"


Your gift can help a military child smile, and make a very Merry Christmas for a military family!