[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES AT BATTLE CREEK AIR NATIONAL GUARD

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Battle 
Creek Air National Guard's efforts to better support military families 
and their children in southwest Michigan.
  One of the unique challenges military families face is where to get 
childcare, especially during weekend drills. With this in mind, the 
110th Wing's efforts to support families led to the establishment of 
the second Air National Guard Childcare Facility program.
  Partnering with the Augusta Child Development Center, the program 
provides childcare for over 20 children of military members during 
regular and rescheduled drills.
  Since the start of the program, the base has seen an increase in 
productivity and positivity that has allowed them to strengthen their 
mission readiness, retention, and talent management. It is wonderful to 
see the 110th Wing develop and lead this innovative approach to improve 
the lives of military families not only in southwest Michigan, but 
across the Nation.
  As the Month of the Military Child comes to a close, I thank all of 
our servicemembers and applaud the Michigan Air National Guard's 
leadership and commitment to supporting their military families.

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