CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - November is recognized as National Veterans and Military Families Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important role military families and transitioning veterans have in our country. Currently, there are over 5 million United States service members and immediate families in the U.S. and around the world. Historic significance of November 11th as Veterans Day Western Massachusetts has an active and large military community, a result of our proximity to Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westover Air Reserve Base, the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke, and the VA Medical Center in Leeds. This week on 22News InFocus we're talking with organizations that support the everyday needs of the military community, both veterans and active members, and their families. Our guests can provide information on housing, job training, fuel and food assistance, medical treatment, and resources for veteran business owners. We will also learn about a national event coming up on December 14, Wreaths Across America.This is a large event occurring locally that is expected to lay 10,000 wreaths on the graves of veterans and is in need of volunteers. Watch 22News InFocus this Sunday at noon. If you miss any of the program, or want more information about the organizations, you can find it here at WWLP.com. Below is a list of the organizations represented on this week's program: CHICOPEE VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE- 413-594-3470 BILINGUAL VETERANS OUTREACH CENTERS OF MASSACHUSETTS- 413-731-0194 MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- 413-800-5132 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA- This year the Wreaths Across America "Escort to Arlington" convoy will be stopping in our area. This group will be leaving Maine on Saturday, December 7 and traveling to Arlington National Cemetery to place wreaths on veterans graves. On Saturday, December10, at 9AM, the convoy will be stopping at Bethany Assembly of God, Agawam, MA. FRIENDS OF THE AGAWAM VETERANS CEMETERY USO NEW ENGLAND- 413-557-3290 Local News Headlines InFocus: Organizations supporting veterans, active military & their families Holyoke fire crews called to building fire on Cabot Street ‘Fight Like Jeff’ fundraiser held to benefit melanoma research and help families effected Friendsgiving celebration aims to alleviate depression and social isolation among seniors WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.