Fall Family Festival Strengthens Guard Connections

Military families gathered at Camp Dodge for a day built around connection, resilience, and readiness. The installation felt like a reunion space for Guard-connected kids, parents, and caregivers.

State Teen Panel members, community partners, therapy-animal volunteers, and activity leaders created shared experiences that helped families relax and reconnect.

Events like this reduce isolation, strengthen peer connection, and remind families that they belong to something larger than a single event day.