Military Family Observation Report

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Military Family appreciation month is in the month of November. Military Family appreciation is where all the families serving around the world is honored and recognized for the commitment and support. Some people and schools make crafts and things for some of the families. Army families have to make a lot of sacrifices. A group of people in my class made “dinner on me” baskets for a few of the students who have someone in their family that is in the military. There were many different crafts and projects made for the students, there were pillows, wriefs, tic tac toe boards, shower product baskets, etc. I loved being able to give back or show that we care to the families and military people. Being able to do a craft for the families and

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