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…...

March 20, 2025

Many military families face unique challenges during spring break, particularly in balancing budgets, time, and food insecurity. Each year, school breaks bring what many call the “Spring Break Slump,” a period when financial strain increases and access to essential resources, such as school meals, is temporarily lost. In fact, 40%…...

March 5, 2025

More than 1.6 million military children face the unique challenges of military life. From parental deployments to frequent relocations, kids at a very young age must quickly adapt to new environments. As the unseen heroes who often struggle quietly and may feel unheard, military children need our community support. That’s…...

February 10, 2025

Less than two weeks ago, my husband, our son, and I landed at the Naples International Airport. After nearly 24 hours, three flights, two airports, and one lost suitcase later, we had finally made it to what we would call home for the next three years. The mixture of relief…...