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Gordon Cites Need for Expanded Family Support Networks (DOD NEWS)
April 29, 2011
The Defense Department is working to expand and integrate its network of military and civilian helping professionals to ensure military families receive the support and care they need for years to come, the DOD official who oversees family programs said here today. “History has shown that by combining our resources, we can meet any challenge, in any circumstance. … It’s our greatest strength,” Robert L. Gordon III, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, said.
Gordon touched on the importance of collaboration in military family support during his remarks to nearly 2,000 family-support specialists attending the opening session of the 2011 Family Resilience Conference, hosted by the Defense and Agriculture departments.
The joint conference is fitting, Gordon noted, since the Defense and Agriculture departments share a common goal of improving the health and well-being of “those we serve.”
“Our coordinated efforts are important not only to our military families, but to all citizens in our local communities,” he said.
Promoting the well-being of military families is more important now, in these “unprecedented, challenging times,” than ever before, Gordon said.click here to view more
