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Our mission is to establish and facilitate ongoing communication, involvement, support, and recognition between National Guard Families and the National Guard in a partnership that promotes the best in both.
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The Family Program Office is a combined effort of several offices including:
The Family Assistance Center provides assistance with ID Cards, DEERS enrollment, TRICARE medical and dental issues, financial assistance, and legal, mental and emotional health referrals.
Family Readiness Support will assist in locating or operating a Family Readiness/Support Group. For information on the KFOR Family Readiness Groups, please click here.
Office of the Chaplain - Chaplains and Licensed Social Workers offer many workshops as well as individual options for your emotional and spiritual wellness.
The Youth Coordinator has information and programs for children of all ages.
The Transition Assistance Advisor is the statewide point of contact to provide information, support, and direction to service members, veterans, and their families on benefits and entitlements available through various state and federal agencies, to include the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Dept. of Labor-Veterans Employment and Training Service, Job Service North Dakota, and the Small Business Administration.
Reintegration is a program to welcome home service members, and assist them as well as their families, friends and employers with the transitional issues that accompany any deployment or separation.
Suicide Prevention has a team trained on how to deal with a person exhibiting suicidal signs and how to seek help for others or for themselves.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Outreach provides care and resources to all current and former service members.
Military OneSource is a 24/7/365 resource for military members, spouses, and families providing a wide array of information, resources, and referrals.
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Director of Service Member and Family Support
Rob Keller
Originally from Huron, South Dakota, Rob graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1970 and attended Huron College, Huron, SD. In 1973, he joined the US Air Force and was stationed in Rapid City, SD. After his discharge in 1977, he attended Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, graduating in 1979 with a B.S. degree in Television Production, Speech and Theater.
His first television assignment was with KEVN-TV in Rapid City. In 1986, Rob moved to Bismarck where he was a video producer in the communications department at Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
Rob was a member of the North Dakota National Guard from 1982 until his retirement as the Public Information Officer in 2008.
He is married and has two children and two grandchildren.
You may contact Rob at (701) 333-4801 or by e-mail.
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Army Family Readiness Coordinator
1LT Janet Nitschke
Janet was born and raised in Underwood, ND. She graduated high school in 1996 and attended Bismarck State College. After receiving her A.A. degree, she finished her B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Services at University of North Dakota.
Janet joined the North Dakota National Guard in 1997. She deployed with the 957 to Iraq in 2003. After returning home she enrolled in Officer Candidate School and commissioned in 2006. She is currently serving with the 957 LMT.
Janet enjoys running, playing sports and attending sporting events. She resides in Bismarck and will be getting married on Valentines Day to Dustin Masseth.
After she lost her parents in 2003 and 2005, she found the Guard to be another family who helped her through tough times. Because of this she feels a strong connection to the members of the Guard and especially their families.
You may contact Janet at (701) 333-4802 or by e-mail.
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Wing Family Program Coordinator
Jody Harms
Jody Harms is the Wing Family Program Coordinator for the Air National Guard in Fargo. She is responsible for the Family Readiness Program; conducting briefings, readiness activities, training and support to families and airmen.
Jody has a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in Child Development and Family Sciences and has been in her current position for four years, but part of the Hooligan Family since 1991 when her husband Tim joined the unit. Tim is currently working full time with the Air Guard. Jody and Tim have three children.
You may contact Jody at (701) 451-2112 or by e-mail.
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Family Program Assistant
SGT Julie McKenzie
Julie was born in Dickinson, ND but moved to Mandan at a very young age. She graduated from Mandan High School, and attended the University of North Dakota where she received a B.S. in Natural Sciences. She joined the Army Reserves in 1982, but transferred to the North Dakota National Guard in 1984. Most of Julie's military career has been in various medical units; however, she joined Joint Force Headquarters in 2000 and has served as the m-day Family Program Office Assistant since that time. In August 2008, she finally joined the Family Program Office full-time and is now the Family Program Assistant -Budget Assistant.
Julie enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her 20 year old nephew and 2 year old niece.
You may contact Julie at (701) 333-4804 or by e-mail.
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