{"id":293484,"date":"2024-10-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=293484"},"modified":"2024-10-03T22:45:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T22:45:02","slug":"military-families-rock-day-away-at-fort-cavazos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=293484","title":{"rendered":"Military families rock day away at Fort Cavazos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, gives remarks at the \u201cRock for the Brave\u201d event Sept. 28, 2024, at Phantom Warrior Stadium at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
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\n Nathan Glade, a BMX athlete, balances on one wheel while T.J. Ellis, another BMX athlete, soars above him as part of the BMX show during the \u201cRock for the Brave\u201d event Sept. 28, 2024, at Phantom Warrior Stadium at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
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FORT CAVAZOS, Texas \u2014<\/strong> Thousands of Soldiers and family members gathered at Phantom Warrior Stadium for the \u201cMilitary Family Fest: Rock for the Brave\u201d event Sept. 24 at Fort Cavazos.<\/p>\n

The event, made possible by Fort Cavazos; Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Defense Commissary Agency; Army and Air Force Exchange Service; Procter and Gamble and partners, was a celebration of Soldiers and their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a culmination of about 18 months of work \u2026 to put on what I consider to be an iconic show of support to military families,\u201d said Marc Knowles, global military team leader for Procter and Gamble. \u201cI learned a long time ago that it\u2019s critically important for the community surrounding the military community to support them (the military).\u201d<\/p>\n

Attendees participated in many activities, including rock climbing, ladder ball, cornhole and face painting while event volunteers showered them with free items provided by sponsors. Attendees were able to choose from a plethora of food trucks, as well as watch a BMX show, a dog show, a magic show by illusionist Kid Ace and a stand-up comedy performance by Adam Yenser. Rob Gronkowski, Chip Gaines, Duff Goldman and Cowboy Cerone also made appearances to meet and speak with Soldiers and their families.<\/p>\n

Riley Berens, 12, niece of 1st Lt. Russell Shirley-Jones, III Armored Corps Public Affairs, said she was ecstatic about the range of activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a ton of fun games and activities to do, and it\u2019s really fun to go out and have a good time with your family,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Berens also expressed pride in her uncle.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that my uncle is amazing, and he\u2019s brave to be in the military, fighting for our country,\u201d she shared. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing, and I\u2019m really proud to call him my uncle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amber Pafford, marketing and advertising manager for DFMWR, said it was heartwarming to see families having fun together during the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt highlighted the sense of community and support that exists among military families at Fort Cavazos,\u201d she said. \u201cThe laughter, joy and shared experiences created a vibrant atmosphere, reminding everyone of the strength that comes from these connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Martinez, AAFES headquarters senior enlisted advisor, said events like \u201cRock for the Brave\u201d take care of military families, which aligns with AAFES\u2019 purpose.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvents like this show appreciation,\u201d he said. \u201c(AAFES) being here shows that we appreciate our customers, our stakeholders, the people that rely on us to be able to generate funds to be able to provide for MWR programs. To have a free event like this where people can \u2026 feel appreciated is awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed the partnership between the event sponsors is a crucial element of keeping military communities together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tell folks, \u2018We recruit an individual, but we retain families,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cWe retain families based on the benefits that we provide. Having a great Exchange, having a great MWR program, having a great CDC (child development center) \u2014 those are all things that when we partner and do it right, the families want to stay a part of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festivities concluded with a performance by country artist Cole Swindell on the main stage, after a few words from Lance Pooler, deputy director for DFMWR, and Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos commander.<\/p>\n

\u201c(On behalf of sponsors and organizers) I want to thank you for all you do for our country every single day,\u201d Pooler said to the crowd gathered at the main stage. \u201cThe sacrifices that you and your families make are noted right here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admiral echoed Pooler\u2019s sentiments as he addressed the audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope you enjoy tonight,\u201d he began. \u201cCommand Sgt. Maj. (John) McDwyer (III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos command sergeant major) and I really appreciate all the work that our Soldiers and civilians do here as a part of III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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