R 211915Z FEB 13

ALCOAST 070/13
COMDTNOTE 1754
SUBJ: OPERATION PURPLE SUMMER CAMPS
1.   Operation Purple Camps offer a free week of summer fun for
military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be
deployed.  The goal of the National Military Family Association
(NMFA) Operation Purple Camp program is to give military children
tools to help deal with the stresses that result from a parents
deployment, through a memorable camp experience in a "purple"
environment.  Operation Purple Camps are open to military children of
all ranks and services, active and reserve components.  Priority is
given to children whose parents are in a deployment phase between
September 2012 and December 2013.
2.  Due to a limited number of available spots, the NMFA highly
encourages families with children who never attended Operation Purple
Camps to apply.  If your child has previously attended Operation
Purple Camps on more than one occasion, it is likely that he or she
will not be accepted to camp this year.  If you know a family with
children who have never attended Operation Purple Camps, encourage
them to apply so as many deserving military children as possible can
benefit from the experience.
3.  Campers are not selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Selections are made after the application time period has closed.
Applications will be accepted between 4 February  and 4 March 2013.
Detailed information and application about all of the Operation
Purple camps, including locations and dates, can be found by going to
the NFMA website at www.militaryfamily.org and clicking on the
Operation Purple icon.
4.   Commanding officers and officers-in-charge are strongly
encouraged to ensure the widest distribution possible to CG members
and their families.
5.  Questions regarding the Operation Purple program may be directed
at OPC(AT)militaryfamily.org.  POC for COMDT (CG-1112) is Mr. Ken
OMeara at (202) 475-5150 or email: Kenneth.R.OMeara(AT)uscg.mil.
6.  RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety, and
Work-Life, sends.
7.  Internet release authorized.