Keeping The Promise

Never before in the history of our Army have we asked so much of Families. They serve side-by-side with Soldiers, endure their hardships and provide the unconditional love and support that truly make our Army strong. Unveiled on 8 October 2007, the Army Family Covenant institutionalizes our pledge to support Soldiers and their Families — Active, Guard and Reserve — with resourced programs that deliver a quality of life commensurate with their service and sacrifi ce to the Nation. It commits the Army to enhance Soldier and Family readiness by:

• Standardizing Family programs and services
• Increasing accessibility to health care
• Improving Soldier and Family housing
• Ensuring excellence in Child, Youth and School Services
• Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members

The commitment expressed in the Army Family Covenant has strengthened over two years. The Army has made significant progress in fulfilling its promises, but there is more work to be done to build an environment where Army Families can prosper and realize their full potential. The promises of the Army Family Covenant endure.