On this 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, American Military Families Autism Support salutes our Marines and Marine families on the importance they play in service to
Tag Archive: Marines
Nov
10
Happy 237th Birthday to our U.S. Marine Corps
On this 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, American Military Families Autism Support salutes our Marines and Marine families on the importance they play in service to
Nov
01
AMFAS recognizes Military Family Month
November is a special time of year for our military families. In addition to Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays, the entire month is recognized as Military Family Month. During the
Jun
16
URGENT SUNDAY DEADLINE: Tell your military autism story to Congress
by Jeremy Hilton Next Wednesday, June 20, at 1430 (in Room 232-A Senate Russell Bldg), the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel will be holding a hearing on the issues
Apr
20
Autism speaks: Marine dad listens, helps piece together puzzle
by Bradley Gordon 2nd Marine Division CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – My son has autism. There, I said it – not easy for a Marine and a proud father. More specifically,
Apr
19
Tour of AMFAS Part 5: Worldwide Installation Resource
When it comes to helping our military families, you are critical. You know what is available around installations you are at or installations you have been to. You know where
Mar
27
Let’s ACT Today!: We Run for the "Ones"
Let’s ACT Today!: We Run for the “Ones”:Five years ago my husband and I became first time parents to a beautiful baby boy. We lovingly gave him a strong name that passed the “at bat” test. Carter Jackson, definitely a name worthy of a great basebal…
Mar
25
National Medal of Honor Day recognizes valor, heroism
It comes of untold heroism, against peril of warfare. Service members are not awarded this honor; they are bestowed it. It is the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military
Mar
25
National Medal of Honor Day recognizes valor, heroism
It comes of untold heroism, against peril of warfare. Service members are not awarded this honor; they are bestowed it. It is the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military
Mar
15
Initiative encourages autism awareness; 1:88 educate, advocate, elevate
By Sarah Harrell III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific CAMP FOSTER, Japan – According to the TRICARE operations manual, Chapter 20, Section 10, “Among the more
Mar
01
AMFAS one of first to unveil new Facebook format
On the same day as the nation’s military services unveiled their new Facebook page layouts, American Military Families Autism Support followed suit. AMFAS, the nation’s first grassroots support organization for
Jan
26
Tuesday, Jan. 31 on Capitol Hill: A day of support
By Nicholas Sabula American Military Families Autism Support On Jan.31, I will be taking the day off work to support other military families dealing with autism, as they pay a
Dec
25
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our military families
Today is the day that many families woke up, raced to a spectacular tree and found what Santa Claus left them. It is a day of magic, of heritage, of faith. The day has a different meaning for everyone. Merry Christmas to all our military families. Whether you view Dec. 25 as a religious day [...]
Nov
10
AMFAS salutes Marine Corps families on service’s 236th Birthday
On this 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, American Military Families Autism Support salutes our Marines and Marine families on the importance they play in service to our nation. Marine (as all military) families serve America with pride, diligence and honor. They are unique in background and experience, supporting both on the [...]
Nov
10
Happy Birthday, USMC
Happy 236th birthday to the United States Marine Corps. I could not be more proud to be married to one of the few, good men.
Nov
07
Standardization May Be Key For EFMP Families
For anyone willing to listen
Oct
22
Experiences from a DoD Advisory Panel
by Nicholas Sabula On Sept. 27 military family members representing all services, components and disabilities convened at the Department of Defense Education Activity headquarters in Arlington, Va. The purpose was straight-forward: to discuss issues and offer up solutions to the major overarching issues of the military’s special needs community. It’s been several weeks now since [...]
Sep
21
Your opinion counts for DoD Advisory Panel
by Nicholas Sabula Time is getting close for the upcoming DoD EFMP Advisory Panel and I’ll just take the opportunity to say thanks for the input and please pass the survey to anyone who has feedback on military support of our special needs families. Since I last wrote about the panel, I’ve been busy meeting [...]
Sep
15
AMFAS salutes America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient
Today President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Marine Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer at the White House. His leadership, compassion and unyielding drive under the worst situations are what makes America’s military the world’s finest. While he will be known by most for his heroic actions that took place in Afghanistan on Sept. [...]
Jun
08
Educating Your Command About Your Family’s Special Needs in Autism, Part #1
There is something important that you have to accept as a proud military service member who is serving your country: that your family situation and the special needs required of your EFMP, autistic dependent(s) require a greater investment of your pers…
Nov
28
New Blog site for American Military Families Autism Support
As promised we have put up a new blog site that is, in a word, yours. It’s AMFAS: The Blogs and meant as a vehicle to help tell your stories about the military, life, family and autism. Blogging is a great way for helping to deal with the stressors of raising an autistic child. Your [...]
AMFAS Update
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 3 of 4 May 23, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 2 of 4 May 22, 2013
- Finding Answers in Chicago at AutismOne May 21, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 1 of 4 May 21, 2013
- Armed Forces Day celebrates America’s warriors May 18, 2013
CMKAA
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
- TIME Magazine Highlights Last Minute Kill of CMKAA December 21, 2012
Confessions from Household Six
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
- Autism Awareness Today and EVERY Day April 23, 2013
- Go Ahead, Laugh AT Me April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
- Reading Tea Leaves March 2, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 2013
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- God make me a Warrior Mama. May 21, 2013
- Claiming my Namesake May 19, 2013
- Recovery for our kids with Autism: Getting out of our comfort zone April 28, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
- Book Review: Tent of David by Boaz Michael January 16, 2013
- Hey There Delilah January 2, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- Focusing on the Gospel this Resurrection March 28, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs March 17, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do….is it Biblical February 25, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Kindergarten graduation May 12, 2013
- The battle with strep continues May 12, 2013
- Hello Kitty May 3, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
- My aspie's rude awakening September 26, 2012
- Me, the problem? September 18, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011