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Retired admirals and generals strengthening national security by ensuring kids stay fit, in school, and out of trouble

Featured Work

  1. February 24, 2023

    Early Childhood Educators Set Illinois Kids on the Path to Success

    Report

  2. April 27, 2023

    Military Ineligibility is Increasing — Elevating the Need for Early Childhood Investments

    Report

  3. October 7, 2020

    Nutrition Matters for Illinois’ Kids

    Factsheet

In the News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 (Effingham Daily News)
Letter to the Editor: We need to do better for our state’s children

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 (The Southern Illinoisan)
Voice of the Reader: Progress

APRIL 24, 2020 (State Journal-Register)
Letter: High-quality early childcare, education set foundation for successful adulthood

APRIL 15, 2020 (Belleville News-Democrat)
Remember the Children

JANUARY 30, 2020 (Southern Illinoisan)
Voice of the Reader: Head Start expansion is good

OCTOBER 9, 2019 (Daily Herald)
State military leaders call obesity rates a national security threat

OCTOBER 9, 2019 (State Journal-Register)
General: Report confirms ‘challenges’ in military recruiting

OCTOBER 9, 2019 (WCIA-TV)
Generals find young people unhealthy and unprepared for military service

OCTOBER 8, 2019 (WAND-TV)
High obesity rates affecting military recruiting

OCTOBER 8, 2019 (WTAX)
Generals: Start good habits early

Featured Members

Member Spotlight: Major General (Ret.) William Enyart

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  1. Vice Admiral Nancy E. Brown

    U.S. Navy (Retired)

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Shea Felde, Senior Policy Associate
P.O. Box 56556
Harwood Heights, IL 60656
(630) 405-6509