Below are samples of comments from some of our state govenors. There are also links to full letters which will open in a new window.

CLICK HERE to read the Foreword by Senator John McCain for the upcoming book Your Military Family Network.

Alabama - Bob Riley
I also want to commend the efforts of The Military Family Network to support our military families and increase community awareness of their needs. The programs and services provided by this organization are a great resource of information and aid to military citizens and their loved ones. (Full letter)

Colorado - Bill Owens
The Military Family Network, with its community-based philosophy and far-reaching care, has helped our National Guard, veterans, active duty, and reserve soldiers keep in touch with their loved ones. Their hard work has enabled many of our heroes at home and abroad to maintain their task of ensuring our freedom and prosperity. (Full letter)

Illinois - Rod R. Blagojevich
As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to be a part of the Military Family Network's book, Your Military Family Network. This publication will serve as a wonderful source for military families to build relationships with one another. (Full letter)

Kansas - Kathleen Sebelius
Thank you to Military Family Network for providing this service of sharing the resources our state has available to support our military personnel and their families. Whether they are deployed throughout the world or serving on the home front, Kansas has a reputation as being a very military friendly state and our recent enactment of the Kansas Military Bill of Rights goes even further to ensure we take care of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, National Guard, and Coast Guard personnel in the manner in which they deserve. (Full letter)

Maryland - Robert L Ehrlich, Jr.
Further, let me extend best wishes to the members of the Military Family Network for publishing this resource. By providing this list of community resources, the Military Family Network is helping military families forge stronger ties with the state and local community. Thanks again for your contributions to our State and nation. (Full letter)

Nevada - Kenny C. Guinn
Our sincere hope is that the Your Military Family Network publication will serve as a useful tool in determining State of Nevada resources available to assist you in determining the best course of action for you as a valued service member. (Full letter)

New Hampshire - John H. Lynch
By providing this list of resources, the Military Family Network helps military families build relationships with the state and local community. New Hampshire is home to many organizations and businesses that reach out to the military community, and these ties help strengthen our state and our nation

New Mexico - Bill Richardson
When it comes to our military members and their families, words are not enough; we must act. I am proud of the actions New Mexico has taken to honor our military community and ensure that they receive the support they deserve. The Military Family Network provides an excellent resource for military families to get in touch with the New Mexico businesses and organizations that contribute to these efforts. (Full letter)

Washington - Christine O. Gregoire
I commend The Military Family Network for their mission to support military personnel and their families by connecting them with their communities. Their efforts to compile a comprehensive guide to community resources and services that covers all 50 states is a wonderful way to help orient families who are new to an area, in the process of transitioning, or just in search of military-friendly businesses and organizations. I hope you will find Washington State's directory to be useful in meeting your needs .

West Virginia - Joe Manchin III
As the Governor of West Virginia, the state with the fourth highest per capita population of military volunteers in the nation, I think that this book, Your Military Family Network, is a wonderful idea, because it lists all of the resources available in each state to the military community and their families. (Full letter)