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Economic Security is a DOD Priority

Economic security for service members and their families is crucial to mission readiness. Leaders, support your service members with tools and resources.

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Defense Department Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay

Secretary of Defense Memorandum on Strengthening Economic Security in the Force

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Military OneSource from the Department of Defense is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s your “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive.

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Free, confidential help and answers from MilLife expert counselors. Call or chat 24/7.

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Tools to help you navigate from basic training to separation and all the phases in between.

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Help for stronger relationships, smarter parenting, special needs and more.

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Online tools and personalized support to master your move, find housing and get settled.

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Help with budgeting, paying down debt, filing taxes, establishing savings, legal needs and more.

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Resources to help service members and their family members achieve career and education goals.

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Healthy living and mental health resources, personalized coaching and tools to be your best you.

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We want to hear from you

While you are planning your deployment — dealing with logistics, finances and mission prep — as a parent you may have additional needs and concerns. Military OneSource would like to know which one of these webinar and podcast topics would be of most interest to you and your family:
Thank you for your feedback. We encourage you to keep an eye on the site for updates and new content.
How School Liaisons Can Support the Deployment Cycle
Deployment Services at Military and Family Support Centers
Using Web- and Mobile-Based Technology During Deployment
Managing Deployment Stress: Tools and Resources for Parents
Supporting Teens Through Deployment
Welcome Home: Reconnecting With Your Child
Helping Children Cope with Postdeployment Issues
Planning for a Successful Reunion and Reintegration