November is Military Family Appreciation Month

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November is Military Family Appreciation Month

By Journalist 2nd Class Mike England, Naval Air Station Jacksonville Public Affairs

JACKSONVILLE,Fla. (NNS) -- "Military Families
Appreciation Month" will be recognized in November. Military
families will be applauded for their outstanding service,
selflessness and commitment to our active duty forces.

"During Military Families Appreciation Month, we pay special
tribute to the many contributions that military families make to
their own communities and mission readiness," said Dr. Gwen
Taylor, head of the Child Development Section for Navy
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

"For Sailors to be successful in their careers and meet their
mission, it's incredibly important for them to have a family
support system in place to deal with frequent moves and family
separations," Taylor explained.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville's MWR has many exciting
activities planned throughout the month. NAS Jax Freedom
Lanes will offer $1.75 per game bowling and $1.65 shoe rental
every Tuesday night. The Outdoor Recreation Center is offering
a 10 percent discount on all camping gear throughout the month
of November.

Youth Activities Center (YAC) will sponsor a military family
appreciation carnival at the YAC building Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.

The base movie theater will show movies for free at various
times throughout the month. Check the movie listings for more
details.

Call the MWR office at 542-3111 for more information.

For related news, visit the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Navy
NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/nasjax.

I'm sure there is something going on at a base near you.
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