VING State Family Program Office

Love continues beyond Valentine’s Day. 💕

The VING Military Family Readiness Office was honored to present a Post-Valentine Giveaway Basket to one of our Soldiers whose spouse is currently deployed.

While distance may separate families, our support and appreciation remain strong.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice — we are here for you.

Happy Valentine's Day from the VING Military Family Readiness Team💕

Here's to a stronger, brighter New Year from VING Military Family Readiness Team.

May divine blessings envelop you with serenity and radiant joy; may the light of love shine upon your path and grant you peace; may the warmth of cherished memories and accomplishments bring you tranquility and happiness as you embark on this new chapter. — Inspired by Numbers 6:24–26.

Linda M. Todman, as we bid farewell to an extraordinary chapter of 32 years of devoted service to the Virgin Islands National Guard Military Family Readiness Office, we honor your unwavering dedication. Your compassion, leadership, and commitment have been the bedrock of strength for our service members and their families, fostering a sense of community and excellence.

Your selfless service has made a lasting impact, touching countless lives with love, respect, and support. As you transition, may your heart overflow with peace, joy, and good health, knowing your legacy will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for your tireless service, your heart of gold, your mentorship, and your unwavering commitment.

To the Military Family Readiness Team - Lorelie, Melinda, Martha, Grace, Deva, Stephanie, Wendy, and Evelyn - though we'll miss you dearly, know that your love and contributions will remain with us. We'll look forward to your baking, especially the carrot cake!

Congratulations, Linda M. Todman, on your well-deserved retirement, may God's blessings accompany you.

Your Team!

Please see the below flyer for individuals or families who might be impacted from the federal shutdown or reduction in SNAP benefits and discover a beacon of hope. Special thanks to St. Croix Christian Church and Way of the Cross Baptist Church for offering a helping hand. See flyer for more detail in location, date, and time.

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we join our community in paying tribute to the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation with honor and distinction.

Your remarkable service and sacrifice inspire us with the true essence of bravery and devotion. To all our Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and National Guard Members — we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication to our islands and our nation.

From your Virgin Islands National Guard Military Family Readiness Team, and families, we celebrate your remarkable contributions today and every day. 💙❤️🤍

La Reine Chicken Shack is honoring our heroes with FREE meals this Veterans Day.

Come out and enjoy great food! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

The FY25 Territorial Annual Volunteer Awards Presentation was an uplifting celebration of the profound impact made by exceptional volunteers, featuring a national anthem and VI March performance that energized the crowd, and a keynote address by Lieutenant Colonel Marsha Harvey that inspired everyone to strive for excellence.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to volunteers and presenters in recognition of their dedication. SFC Kareem and SSG Delicia Henley received special recognition for their outstanding contributions as a military spouse.

A heartfelt tribute was paid to Ms. Linda M. Todman, VING State Family Program Director, for her selfless commitment and upcoming retirement, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The evening concluded with a poignant rendition of "Blessed Assurance" by longtime volunteer Mrs. Julia Joseph-Simon, wishing Ms. Todman a fulfilling retirement.

The Virgin Islands National Guard State Family Program Office is pleased to announce the release of its 2nd Quarter newsletter, highlighting the team's outstanding efforts in supporting and empowering service members and their families.

We invite you to review this informative and uplifting publication.

VING Military Spouse Appreciation Day Recognition!

Today, we proudly honor Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a truly uplifting occasion to pause, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary military spouses around us who profoundly enrich our lives and our military communities.

A heartwarming love story entitled "In Love and Service" describes the remarkable journey of SFC Kareem and SSG Delicia Henley, nominated and selected as the VING 2025 Military Spouse Appreciation Day Couple.

Kareem and Delicia discovered their love during their mobilization to Afghanistan in 2003. Sharing the same interests in and out of uniform made them an instant love match from the very beginning. Wedding bells rang five years later, and they were separated a month after exchanging vows due to Delicia’s deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kareem understood his role and got the assignment correct by visiting Delicia on their 1st wedding anniversary and during that time assisted, coached, and provided moral support to the love of his life during her PT test.

They worked side by side as a couple, maintaining professionalism in uniform. This past year, they both deployed to Africa and were separated for several months. Kareem, again, made time to visit his soulmate on their anniversary. Kareem and Delicia agree that communication, laughter, and hard work are the driving forces that kept their marriage intact all these years.

In their words, "It is not luck, but by God’s love and grace that their bond has endured and grown even stronger through individual training, joint training, and military deployment. Any disagreements were dealt with at home. Through it all, they both appreciate having the most trustworthy battle buddy by their side, "each other".

The Henley’s leave you with this personal quote, "For them, Marriage and Mission are inseparable, and one does not come before the other while In Love and Service."

What a beautiful love story! The VING State Family Program Team congratulates the Henley’s for being the VING 2025 Military Spouse Appreciation Day Couple of the year.

The 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Week has concluded, and the Virgin Islands National Guard State Family Program Office would like to express its deepest gratitude to our exceptional volunteers, whose unwavering dedication made this year's celebration truly unforgettable.

This year's event was particularly noteworthy, as it recognized the outstanding contributions of team members who have selflessly devoted their time to drive the program's success. We thank all our volunteers, including those who were unable to provide pictures. To you, we extend our sincerest appreciation: THANK YOU!

Linda, Lorelie, Melinda, Martha, Evelyn, Jaqee, Stephanie, and Deva, We eagerly anticipate next year's celebration and offer our heartfelt gratitude for your tireless commitment.

Happy 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Week 🫶🏾.