Army Community Covenant Reaffirmed

Leaders from the Fort Myer Military Community and Arlington County reaffirmed the Army Community Covenant on August 20, 2009.

BG Karl R. Horst, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and Military District of Washington, was in attendance, as well as COL Laura J. Richardson, FMMC garrison commander, Command SM Jefferson Varner III, FMMC command sergeant major and Army and civilian Families from across the FMMC.

The Army Community Covenant recognizes the bond that is created between Soldiers and their Families with the various communities around Army installations.

‘‘Not many communities in this country host a military base and there are far fewer where there is a long tradition of friendship and collaboration between the community within those walls and the broader community,” said Jay Fisette vice-chairman of the Arlington County board. ‘‘We are very happy this year to reaffirm the community covenant and we look forward to continuing our very good work together.”

The covenant pledges unity and commitment to support our Soldiers and Families and to improve their quality of life within their communities. The ceremony reaffirmed that special bond that Soldiers and Families hold so dear.

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