Rehberg Joins Military Family Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined forces with others in Congress through the Military Family Caucus to help support the families of America's armed forces.  Rehberg has been a vocal advocate on behalf of the families left at home when soldiers are deployed.

"We should never forget the sacrifice our troops make for this country, nor should we forget the sacrifices their families make every day," said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. "The Military Family Caucus helps me work with like-minded representatives from around the country to ensure Congress acknowledges what the families of military members go through, and to help pass legislation that will show our gratitude and provide support."

Among the goals of the Military Family Caucus are improving education, childcare, health care, employment, and other support services for the families of active-duty military men and women. 

Rehberg is already leading the way through his Montana Battle Buddies program, which acts as a supplement to existing support structures for the families of soldiers deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan.  Montana Battle Buddies connects businesses and organizations with military families in their community to help with everyday tasks like mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, babysitting or even help with tax preparation. See Rehberg's congressional website for more information on Montana Battle Buddies.

The Military Family Caucus has been endorsed by Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and is supported by The Military Family Association, the Red Cross, US Cares, among others.

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