Prince George couple opens their home to soldiers spending holidays away from family

Prince George couple opens their home to soldiers spending holidays away from family

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. A Prince George County couple is once again participating in Fort Lee's Adopt A Soldier Program, providing a home away from home for military members who can't make it back to their families during the holidays.Wilbert and Janice Jones, both with military backgrounds, didn't hesitate to sign up when the Capital Region Military Alliance of Virginia helped Fort Lee reintroduce the program to the community last year. Wilbe…

“Adopt a Soldier” for Christmas and Share Holiday Cheer

DECEMBER 3, 2025 — This year marks the second annual Adopt a Soldier program, in which local families welcome Soldiers into their homes for a home-cooked meal, fellowship and a meaningful day of connection during the holidays. Organized by the Capital Region Military Alliance of Virginia, the program will run from Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026, covering the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. It offers service members who remain on post an …