| |  Ten years. It's often difficult to accurately measure the passage of time. One way we do so is with pictures -- important events last forever in a single image. Take a look at the framed photos displayed around your house. Little snapshots of life gone by: kids with toothless grins who are now in college, the first family camping trip that is now a tradition, or the boy in his prom tuxedo now wearing a uniform in Afghanistan.
In the 10 years since the attacks of September 11, the lives of military families have changed. Difficult circumstances or the absence of a loved one might not always make for picture perfect moments, but they are important moments all the same.
When looking at photos, we often focus solely on the images and neglect to notice the strong frames that hold them—just as we sometimes overlook the extraordinary sacrifices of military families as part of the strength that frames our Nation.
For more than 40 years, the National Military Family Association has stood alongside military families as they continue to support the Nation's efforts to protect all the things we hold close. We are inspired by the pride in service and determination of military families, especially since September 11, 2001. We appreciate all of the sacrifices made in the past 10 years. We pledge to help military families shoulder the responsibilities of the years to come, and are thankful for your steadfast support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Joyce Wessel Raezer
Executive Director
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