Recognition of Gold Star Spouses

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland Pfalz, Army Community Service held a Gold Star Spouses Day Recognition Ceremony April 5 at the Rheinlander Convention Center in Baumholder to honor the sacrifices and legacies of Gold Star Families and their fallen loved ones. Gold Star Spouses whose service member died while on active-duty status receive either the Gold Star Lapel Button or the Lapel Button in remembrance of service members who gave their lives on behalf of a forever grateful nation. Since January 2017, USAG-RP ACS provides a monthly support meeting for Survivors to share their unique experiences and to offer and receive support. The program has grown to 36 active Survivor Families over the last 3 years. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
Gold Star Spouse Sonia Rogowska, left, and Ms. Terra Barnette, right, share of moment of fellowship during the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland Pfalz, Army Community Service Gold Star Spouses Day Recognition Ceremony April 5 at the Rheinlander Convention Center in Baumholder. Held annually on April 5, the event provides an opportunity to honor the sacrifices and legacies of Gold Star Families and their fallen loved ones. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
Gold Star Spouse Sonia Rogowska, left, and U.S. Army Garrison Director of Emergency Services Lt. Col. David Castillo, right, share of moment of fellowship during the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland Pfalz, Army Community Service Gold Star Spouses Day Recognition Ceremony April 5 at the Rheinlander Convention Center in Baumholder. Held annually on April 5, the event provides an opportunity to honor the sacrifices and legacies of Gold Star Families and their fallen loved ones. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
Gold Star Spouse Sonia Rogowska, left, and U.S. Army Garrison Director Chaplain Lt. Col. Todd A. Cheney, right, share of moment of fellowship during the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland Pfalz, Army Community Service Gold Star Spouses Day Recognition Ceremony April 5 at the Rheinlander Convention Center in Baumholder. Held annually on April 5, the event provides an opportunity to honor the sacrifices and legacies of Gold Star Families and their fallen loved ones. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland Pfalz, Army Community Service held a Gold Star Spouses Day Recognition Ceremony April 5 at the Rheinlander Convention Center in Baumholder to honor the sacrifices and legacies of Gold Star Families and their fallen loved ones. Gold Star Spouses whose service member died while on active-duty status receive either the Gold Star Lapel Button or the Lapel Button in remembrance of service members who gave their lives on behalf of our forever grateful nation. Since January 2017, USAG-RP ACS provides a monthly support meeting for Survivors to share their unique experiences and to offer and receive support. The program has grown to 36 active Survivor Families over the last 3 years. (U.S. Army Photo by