Where to Start

I have been running the Pentagon Channel for over five years now and have had the opportunity many, many times to either be a part of or in support of military members and their families. The channel itself covers organizations and individuals that make such a difference. So where to start.

Being a father of three beautiful children and meeting so many children of Military members, after seeing the stories of deployments and homecomings, the scene of a child running to their father or mother will always have a powerful effect on me. The feeling of love, relief and complete joy that is seen on every child's face, gives you a glimpse of the TRUE SACRIFICE every military family makes. It is the children that show incredible courage and strength.

About two years ago, a producer here was invited to cover a day of camp at the Operation Purple camp for kids. This program is run by the National Military Family Association and the story came out great. The program was launched in 2004 and is a week long, free camp for kids 7-17. The focus is of course FUN, but time is also spent on dealing with issues surrounding deployed parents. Since it's inception, the camp has exposed over 20,000 children to a week of stress free fun. In 2009, Operation Purple will host nearly 90 weeks of camp held in 62 locations in 37 states and territories.

Click here for a video on the program.

I encourage everyone to go out, do a google search and find a program close to them. Help them in some way!!!

I have also included the video of Pentagon Channel's Recon Show: I Serve Too.