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Statement from the Family of MA Army National Guard MAJ Mark Garcia
"We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support, prayers and kind messages from our community and from people across the country...We respectfully ask for privacy at this time as we navigate the days ahead." ~ Dana LoNano, Sister of MAJ Mark Garcia Military Friends Foundation is humbled to...
Military Friends Welcome’s Home Soldiers of the 182 Medical Company
Worcester, MA – The Military Friends Foundation joined a sea of waving flags and overjoyed families today to officially welcome home the Soldiers of the 182nd Medical Company (Area Support). The unit returned to Massachusetts following a successful deployment to Poland in support of Operation...
Executive Director Sarah Sweeney Recognized By Marine Corps League
FEBRUARY 2026 | SWAMPSCOTT, MA – Executive Director Sarah Sweeney was recognized today at the Massachusetts State House as a 2026 honoree during the Commonwealth’s annual Iwo Jima Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Marine Corps League. She received the Gung Ho Community Service Award. The...
Cummings Invests $51,000 in Local Nonprofits
JANUARY 2026 | SWAMPSCOTT, MA – The Military Friends Foundation was selected as a recipient of Cummings Properties’ annual Community Giving program, helping fuel MFF’s work supporting veterans, service members, and military families on the North Shore. The Item highlighted the broader $51,000...
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Military Friends Foundation offers direct grant programs and wellness and resiliency through community empowerment events in support our Warrior Families. We invite you to join our community of supporters and volunteers and help us continue our critical mission of Assisting Warriors, Empowering Military Families and Honoring Our Fallen Military and First Responders.
MILITARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION
Military Friends Foundation is run by military spouses and current and former military members who first-hand understand the needs of military families.
Military Friends Foundation is a recognized 501c3 tax-deductible charitable organization. Military Friends Foundation is the doing business as name for Friends of the National Guard and Reserve Families Incorporated (FEIN – 37-1462599). Military Friends Foundation is the official charity of Tough Ruck Nation