A Fort Bragg Army Family covenant signing ceremony was held Nov. 20, 10 a.m., at the Casablanca Community Center, where Fort Bragg leadership pledged to support and honor Families as Soldiers continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism... (more)

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 Army Family Covenant

We recognize...

• the commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.
• the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. 

We are committed to...

• providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.
• providing our families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.
• building a partnership with Army families that enhances their strength and resilience.

We are committed to improving Family readiness by:

• Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services.
• Increasing accessibility and quality of health care
• Improving Soldier and Family housing
• Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care
• Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members

 How Fort Bragg keeps the Covenant

Recreation
Contact Joe Johnson: 907-4343
To continue offering the highest quality fitness opportunities to Fort Bragg families, MWR's Recreation Division will add additional fitness equipment (15 spinning bikes, 20 tread climbers, 20 steppers) to PFCs, increase funding for more fitness & aquatic programs, instructors and competitions, expand hours of operation and offer advantages such as discounted fees for bowling and golf.

Education
Contact Brenda Taylor-Brooks: 432-ARMY
Education Services is prepared to answer the employment challenges of military spouses on Fort Bragg by funding education, training or certification/licensing necessary for a profitable career.

Child & Youth Services
Contact Karen Miller: 396-1951
Group care is provided for mandatory deployment meetings, FRG meetings and memorials. Other measures include hourly respite care, part-day/full-day care discounts, free instructional classes and sports activities, and new/improved facilities.

Army Community Services
Contact Barbara Trower-Simpkins: 396-8682
ACS is offering expanded resource libraries for FRGs, the Army Integrated Family Support Network (AIFSN), Military Family Life Consultants, more satellite offices, EFMP respite care and a New Parent Support Staff. New initiatives include New Unit Service Coordinators, a Harvest Food Bank (AER), National Endowment for Financial Education (teens), Gold Star Program, Soldier & Family Assistance Center, EFMP Special Needs Camp and Enrichment Programs, Community Readiness Fairs and assistance with home-based employment.