CONNECTING TO THE MILITARY
Brittany Medeiros
“COMING HOME”
PROBLEM
In society military men and women are
separated from their families everyday, some
for months and some for years. It is a very big
problem in society today even with technology
families still feel alone when there loved ones
are over seas.
SOLUTION
A website to connect military families together,
not just with their loved ones but with other
military families. When connected with other
military families it is easier for your loved ones
to be away because you have support from
others.
PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
Highlights: Connecting families
Area of Focus: Military families
Who are you helping? Military families
Relationship to this Problem: Family in the military
Ultimate goal: Helping spouses feel less alone while their loved
ones away
How do you play: Blog/post feelings, questions, or stories
What is it: A website to connect and inform others about the
military
DEVELOPMENT
Goals: Make it easier/organized for even children
to view
Propose Software To: CafePress• Number one online shopping store for
military ware• Pertains to the United States
1 . 5 M I L L I O N C H I L D R E N T O D AY I N U. S . P U B L I C S C H O O L S W H O S E PA R E N T S A R E I N
T H E M I L I TA RY
FACTS
• Women represent
95 % of military
spouses
• 80% of military
spouses are
younger than 35
years old
• 2 in 5 members of
the military have
one or more
children
FACTS
• 40% of deployed
parents showed
evaluated anxiety
and depression
• Military children
are at a high risk of
aggressive behavior
PHOTO ALBUM
1 IN 10 ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS ARE MARRIED TO SOMEONE ELSE
IN THE MILITARY
MILITARY BLOG
FEATURES
Connecting families with instant chat
Connecting family blogs
Sharing/ posting family photos
Connections to donate to different fundraisers to
help the military
Attachment to military songs/books
Recent news about the military/life over seas
WEBSITE DESIGN
http://www.wix.com/brittmonster10/support-troops
R E M E M B E R T O S A YT H A N K Y O U
WORKS CITED
http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-
about-military-
families
http://www.marines.com/?WT.mc_id=AXW101AXXA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBZyrMoaEJU
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