Strengthening Our Military Family Through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibili Founded in 1861, the Armed Services YMCA is our nation's oldest military-family-focused charity. Since its founding, ASYMCA has worked closely with the Department of Defense to enhance the lives of service members and their families in spirit, mind and body through programs which address the unique challenges of military life. 1 of 3 charities with a relationship to operate on military installations, ASYMCA supports 75 installations, serving troops and families. Branches in Alaska; San Diego, Camp Pendleton, and Twentynine Palms, CA; Hawaii; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Bragg, NC; Altus, OK; Lawton, OK; El Paso and Killeen, TX; Hampton Roads, VA provide programs/services like after school mentoring, camp, early learning, child care, food aid, deployment support and more.