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United Through Reading keeps families connected

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  • By Staff Sgt. Dakota Bergl
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  The USO sponsored United Through Reading program came to Grissom on August 2, 2017.

The program allows service members to record a video of themselves reading a children’s book then send the book and the recording to their family so they can still be a part of their child’s life even while away from home.

The goal of the program is to help families stay connected even when one parent is away.

“United Through Reading is all about helping families stay connected,” said Sarah Huber, USO volunteer. “This program is good for non-custodial parents, drill weekends, annual tour or any other time the parent might be away.”

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Johnson, 434th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection craftsman, read a book for his daughter because it will help him be a part of her life even if he isn’t at home.

“This is good for my daughter to look at whenever I’m gone,” said Johnson. “I think it is something she will really enjoy.”

The program is available at nearly 90 USO locations worldwide and is entirely free to service members and their families.

More information can be found on the USO’s website.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission.

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Ben Mota
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Master Sgt. Wendy Day
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer

Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
Staff writer