The newsletter provides information about upcoming family events for Kentucky National Guard members in July 2012. It highlights the Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) team, which provides resources to help military families prepare for deployment. Contact information is provided for various family support programs and personnel. An announcement is also made about a 4-H military youth camp taking place from July 16-20 at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp.

1. The Official Newsletter of the Kentucky Guard Family Programs
2012
Kentucky National Guard
Family ties JULY 2012
By Capt. Bryan Combs
UPCOMING State Family Programs Director
EVENTS:
• July 16-20 I am personally excited about the
4H Military Youth
Camp
opportunities the State Family Programs
has to serve our service members and their
• July 14 ffamili families. Our goal is to touch the lives of
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2/138 PreMob every Soldier, Airman, spouse and child
Yellow Ribbon
Event @ Keeneland
that is associated with the Kentucky
• July 28 National Guard community. It is our calling and privilege to serve
ADT IV Yellow each of our American Heroes.
Ribbon Event @
Lexington Legend
In the coming months, the Family Programs Newsletter will
highlight programs, personnel, opportunities, important information
and some of the people who make the Kentucky National Guard
great. Thank you for allowing us to serve you during these exciting
times.
Highlight of the Month
Family Readiness Support Assistant Team
Family Readiness Support
Assistant team provides resources
for military families to be ready for
the unique demands of military life
before, during, and after
deployment. The FRSA team
helps military families to be self-
efficient and train unit’s Family
Readiness Group with leadership
and development skills.
“I want Kentucky Guard family
members to get connected with
their unit FRG through e-mail,
phone trees and unit newsletter,”
Members of the FRSA Team include: Sarah said Libbi Cox, Senior Family
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Doggett, 149 BSB/Infantry, Donna Bentley, Readiness Support Assistant.
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75 TC, Karen Hodges, 138 FB, Shelia
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Brookins, 149 MEB, Libbi Cox, Senior
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FRSA, Becca Kemp, JFHQ/63 TAB

2. Informational Resources:
YOUR MILITARY HEALTH
PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL
GUARD AND RESERVE
www.esgr.mil 1
Family Program Protect employment rights of
persons who also serve in the
KG-G1 Family Program Annex
128 Minuteman Pkway
uniformed service
Frankfort, KY 40601
1-877-TRICARE
VA BENEFIT PROGRAMS:
 Compensation
 Education
 Vocational Rehabilitation
Support Channel &Employment
 Life Insurance
Family Programs Director:
CPT Bryan Combs
 Home Loan Guaranty
502.607.1555
Family Programs NCOIC:
SFC Paul Hunt
502.607.1458
Family Programs Assistant:
SPC Felicia Harris
502.607.1868
Family Assistance Coordinator:
Jim Barber……....502.607.1393
Senior FRSA:
Libbi Cox….……..502.607.5185
Yellow Ribbon Program Mgr: Military One Source is available
CPT Brent Kelly 24/7/365. Call the toll free number
502.607.1918
Youth Coordinator:
to talk to a trained master’s level
Cindy Culver……502.607.1751 consultant who can offer
confidential support and up to date
practical solutions or appropriate
referrals to whatever issue or
question you may have.

3. 4-H KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD
16-20 JULY 2012
Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in Nancy, KY
SIGN UP AND ENJOY THE FUN
HIKING AND MARCHING
CLAY SHOOTING
SWIMMING
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CINDY CULVER
AT 502-607-1751 OR cindy.culver@us.army.mil