At Attention!
Chin up, chest out, shoulders back, stomach in, arms fixed to the side, eyes front, heels together, toes apart…
At Ease...
In a relaxed attitude with feet apart and hands behind the back, allowed to refrain from being in a rigid formation, calm, comfortable, free from anxiety or problems, not stressed or tense….
Why We Exist
MILITARY FAMILY STRESSORS
Constant relocations—10 times more than civilian families—on average every 2 to 3 years
Acute or chronic stress, anxiety or depression from serving in war zones
Challenges for civilian spouse employment
Isolation from family and friends
Continual deployments
Burdensome financial issues
Overwhelming marital and relationship issues
High job tempo and job stress
Concern over impact of military life on their children.