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Operation: Military Kids
Ready, Set, Go! (RSG!)
Ready, Set, Go! (RSG!) Training is a multi-faceted interactive training that is tailor-made to audiences in a variety of settings. The training provides hands-on practical information to assist participants in building community capacity and educationing community members about the needs of 'suddenly military' children and youth. Topics included in RSG! Training are:
- Exploring Military Culture
- Impact of Grief, Loss and Trauma
- Understanding the Influence of the Media
Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)
Speak Out for Military Kids is the youth-driven community outreach initiative associated with OMK. It is designed to raise awareness of issues facing military families and foster community activism to address the challenges faced by military youth and families. Both military and non-military youth are involved. Through youth-led simulations, intereviews and research, participants learn about the experiences of military peers and families.
Hero Packs
Hero Packs represent a tangible way to hand-deliver a salute to military children for their strengths and sacrifices. A Hero Pack serves as an expression of community and OMK partner support for military children. As a community service program, Hero Packs build appreciation for geographically dispersed military children and youth. Hero Packs may include stationary, books, hero pins, teddy bears, and cameras.
More than 1000 Hero Packs have been distributed across the state to military children during events held for military families.
