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American Military Family magazine is an independent publication with no association or affiliation with any military branch, Fort Lee, or the Department of Defense. AMF is published by LNN USA LLC, 12 times a year for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Free copies are available at local VFW Posts, American Legion Posts, and participating locations in the Fort Lee service area. Additional locations may be provided by request. Requests can be made by emailing contact information to CEO@ LNNUSA.com.

The content, information, and advertising in this publication do not constitute endorsement by any branch of the military or the Department of Defense. No part of this publication may be copied without expressed written permission of the publisher. LNN USA LLC, the publisher, and agents of the publisher make no endorsement of any advertised services or products.

The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the various contributors of this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and/or viewpoints of LNN USA, LLC, its employees, or agents of LNN USA LLC. American Military Family magazine is a division of LNN USA, LLC.

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STAFF:

CEO and Publisher: Craig Richards

Managing Editor: Carolyn Day Pruett

Business Manager: Tammy Richards

Contributor: Chai Gallahun

Contributor: Shannon Mason

DESIGN: Wolfrey Creative Services

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LNN USA was founded on the simple principle of “news by the people, for the people.” We believe in a grass roots approach to providing news and entertainment. So when we had the opportunity to provide a service to our military community, we thought it critical to maintain that same philosophy when publishing a magazine for those who serve our country and their families.

Before you is the second issue of American Military Family, Fort Lee. The publication includes articles from former military service members, military spouses, and LNN USA employees that appreciate, respect, and admire the choice you and your family have made to serve our country.

We hope you enjoy this monthly publication provided to you free of charge via the support of the advertisers you see within our pages. We also encourage you to contact us with additional articles, features, or content you would like to see or would find useful in your daily life.

Again, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are proud to provide American Military Family magazine to the Fort Lee community.

Craig Richards, CEO AMF Magazine

A division of LNN USA