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Press Releases
JUNE 11, 2010
Families United responds to investigation at Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, DC – Brian Wise, Executive Director of Families United, the nation’s largest military family organization, released the following statement in regards to the investigation at Arlington National Cemetery.
“We have worked with the management of Arlington National Cemetery for years and they have always treated our fallen Heroes with the utmost respect and dignity..." READ MORE
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MEDIA INQUIRES
For all media inquiries, including scheduling an interview with a Gold Star or Blue Star Family, please contact Media@FamiliesUnitedMission.com
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Editorials
April 1, 2010
Court ruling on Marine dad is shameful
CNN.com
By JOHN ELLSWORTH
(CNN) -- The recent ruling of a federal appeals court requiring the family of fallen hero Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder to pay the legal expenses of Fred Phelps and his misguided followers at Westboro Baptist Church is unconscionable. READ MORE
Families United in the News
July 28, 2010
Family Matters Blog: Marines Honor Gold Star Families
By Heather Forsgren Weaver
American Forces Press Service
Since World War I, families of servicemembers have been hanging flags in their windows with stars on them to show their support. The flags contain a blue star for each family member currently serving in a conflict. If a family member dies as a result of a conflict, the blue star becomes a gold star and the family becomes a "Gold Star Family." READ MORE
E-Newsletters
November 23, 2009
Help Children In Need This Christmas
Dear Friends,
Imagine a child spending the Holidays without their mother or father; now imagine a child spending the Holidays without gifts. At Families United, we are all too familiar with the absence of a loved one, but recognize that it’s part of being a military family. We also recognize that service is a family affair and we can do something to help those in need. With the holidays around the corner, Families United is once again raising money for Toys for Tots. READ MORE
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