This month we pause in remembrance of an American hero, Chris Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013). Prior to Chris’ untimely passing, he was developing his vision for programs to support military and first responder communities. Today, we know these programs to be the lifeblood of the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation.

During the month of September, we paused to focus on our service families. This is a stressful time of the year: kids are back in school, we are getting used to new schedules, and the holidays are right around the corner. It is all too easy to start feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of day-to-day life, to start feeling like we are not meeting the mark, or to start feeling unseen and unappreciated.

Nature and life - they echo each other. In marriage we have times of dormancy where we need to be quiet and repair, preparing for a new stage of growth. It’s almost spring - making us think of what we can do to ensure our best growth is ahead of us. 

Women’s History Month is celebrated annually throughout March. During this time, we have the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of past and present women who have made significant impacts on the world. This month, TACKF is also pausing to acknowledge the significant contribution our service spouses and members make.