***image1***In my 20 years of Army affiliaton I’ve heard my fair share of acronyms, but I’d never heard of AFAP. Once it was explained to me, I knew for sure I wanted to be involved.
The Army Family Action Plan is a grassroots process to identify issues within the Army communities. In AFAP, we, as Soldiers, retirees, civilians, National Guard or reserves, and the family members, are considered to be the experts on the standards of living within the Army. We can and do make a difference by attending these conferences as delegates.
Last fall I worked at the 415th Base Support Battalion 2003 AFAP conference. I was in the teen group and found it amazing to see the kids working together on issues that were important to them. They did a great job identifying concerns, coming up with solutions and presenting them at the end of the con
I also attended the Space and Missile Defense Command AFAP Conference in August as a delegate in the deployment work group. After serving in the Army for six years and being married to a soldier, I knew the importance of the each of the issues sent forward to the conference. It is an awesome process to work with others who are passionate about coming up with solutions. They know that their issues will be looked at seriously and make a difference in the lives of so many.
I cannot begin to tell you how passionate I am about the AFAP process. Knowing that I have worked issues that could result in the change of legislation, revising policies and improving programs throughout the Army, is breathtaking and very exhilarating. It often brings tears to my eyes to see the difference this has made in the past.
At this year’s AFAP Conference I hope to see many of you from our community there to work the issues that are so near and dear to our hearts. Even if you’ve never been involved in AFAP, it is never too late to start. You will be thrilled with the experience and you will love knowing that you are making a difference.
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***image1***In my 20 years of Army affiliaton I’ve heard my fair share of acronyms, but I’d never heard of AFAP. Once it was explained to me, I knew for sure I wanted to be involved.
The Army Family Action Plan is a grassroots process to identify issues within the Army communities. In AFAP, we, as Soldiers, retirees, civilians, National Guard or reserves, and the family members, are considered to be the experts on the standards of living within the Army. We can and do make a difference by attending these conferences as delegates.
Last fall I worked at the 415th Base Support Battalion 2003 AFAP conference. I was in the teen group and found it amazing to see the kids working together on issues that were important to them. They did a great job identifying concerns, coming up with solutions and presenting them at the end of the con
I also attended the Space and Missile Defense Command AFAP Conference in August as a delegate in the deployment work group. After serving in the Army for six years and being married to a soldier, I knew the importance of the each of the issues sent forward to the conference. It is an awesome process to work with others who are passionate about coming up with solutions. They know that their issues will be looked at seriously and make a difference in the lives of so many.
I cannot begin to tell you how passionate I am about the AFAP process. Knowing that I have worked issues that could result in the change of legislation, revising policies and improving programs throughout the Army, is breathtaking and very exhilarating. It often brings tears to my eyes to see the difference this has made in the past.
At this year’s AFAP Conference I hope to see many of you from our community there to work the issues that are so near and dear to our hearts. Even if you’ve never been involved in AFAP, it is never too late to start. You will be thrilled with the experience and you will love knowing that you are making a difference.