June 15, 2025

While every day is a good day to celebrate the tremendous contributions fathers make to a family, Father’s Day offers a special opportunity to honor military fathers. Whether they are active-duty service members, veterans, or spouses of service members, all military dads face unique challenges because of their service to…...

June 3, 2025

With school out for summer, many military families are excited to enjoy more quality time in a relaxed environment, free from the pressures of academic schedules and extracurricular activities. Sun-filled days, new adventures, and the chance to reconnect await you. However, this transition from structured routines to summer activities can…...

May 26, 2025

The incredible meaning and significance of Memorial Day can be difficult to grasp for those not part of the military community. For military families, however, Memorial Day is not just a long weekend — it is a time to remember and honor the true heroes of the United States: those…...

May 15, 2025

RED Day — Remembering Everyone Deployed — is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for our country. From physical challenges faced abroad to emotional burdens at home, there is nothing easy about deployments. It is one of the most…...

May 9, 2025

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a moment to pause and reflect on the immense contributions and quiet strength of military spouses. While they often work behind the scenes, military spouses are the backbone of military families. Their dedication, resilience, and adaptability keep the home front strong during deployments, frequent moves,…...

May 6, 2025

Military mothers juggle solo parenting during deployments, frequent relocations, and household responsibilities. They are not only compassionate but also determined and strong, holding their families together through the challenges of the ever-changing military journey. Yet, their sacrifices often go unnoticed. Let’s change that by celebrating and honoring military moms and…...

May 1, 2025

Valor isn’t just shown on the battlefield — it lives in the silent sacrifices made by military families alongside their loved ones in uniform. Their resilience, unwavering courage, and endless support serve as a reminder that valor extends far beyond the front lines. Physical, mental, and emotional sacrifices are made…...

April 25, 2025

  Empowering Military Spouses to Share Their Stories At Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), we believe that the voices of military spouses are powerful, inspiring, and essential to building a stronger military community. Our Military Spouse Writing Program gives spouses the opportunity to develop professional writing skills while sharing their unique…...

April 23, 2025

For Immediate Release Department of Defense Grants Armed Services YMCA Funds for Expanded High-Quality, Accessible Child Care Centers for Military Families in Hampton Roads and DC areas Two new centers opening in 2025 with a third opening in Spring 2026 to relieve lengthy child care waitlist   (Norfolk, VA.) April…...

April 14, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Annual Art & Essay Submissions Gallery! You can search by name or entry type and sort by age. This year's winners are sorted to the top by default, and their winning category and age range is listed in the result column. We hope you enjoy this…...