FORT POLK, La. — Taking care of a military family member with special needs can be challenging. An exceptional family member is a is a child or adult with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling.
The right support can ease the obstacles they face.
The Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program that assists active-duty military families who have a family member that has been identified as having special medical and/or educational needs. The special needs are documented through enrollment in the EFMP utilizing the DD Form 2792 (Family Member Medical Summary). The EFMP works with other military and civilian...
06.22.2026 | FORT POLK, LOUISIANA, US |
Story by Angie Thorne
Fort Polk celebrated the U.S. Army’s 251st Birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony at the Geronimo Dining Facility June 12.
Maj. Gen. Jason A. Curl, commanding general, joined Soldiers, families, and civilians to commemorate 251 years of service, sacrifice, and commitment to our Nation. During the celebration, he shared remarks honoring the Army’s legacy and the people who continue to serve today.
This reel was created using footage from the cake-cutting ceremony. It was posted to Fort Polk social media platforms. Produced and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. (U.S. Army video by Porsha Auzenne)
