WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2007 – Following President Bush’s recent announcement on the new strategy for Iraq, Defense Department officials have emphasized the importance of heightened support to military families throughout the nation. Michael L. Dominguez, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, met Jan. 11 with 22 support organizations to discuss how to further help military families. “As additional forces deploy in support of the new strategies in Iraq, programs and policies at home will immediately respond to the needs of families,” Dominguez said. “These families will need grassroots support, as many are National Guard and reserve...