Connecting to the Community
Communication for Teens
Community and Installation
Parent / Child Communication
Three C’s of Communication
Military Community Demographics
Communication and Assertiveness Training
Community Capacity Building Courses
How to Successfully Communicate as a Couple
About Joining Community Forces
Community Forces focus the efforts of local providers with a common goal: to strengthen the local military community. Because Community Forces work in communities around the country, they are uniquely positioned to find and consolidate the best local resources, and that means providing better and faster assistance to service members, military families and veterans when they need it.
How to Build a Community Force
Whether you want to create a new community force, join one or improve the community force in your state, you can find what you need to take action.
Tips to Improve Communication in a Relationship
Effective communication is a top challenge couples face. Fortunately, communication in a relationship is a skill that can be learned and one that grows stronger with practice.
Joining the Military Community – The Essentials
As you settle in, you’ll want to take advantage of the numerous ways to connect to your new military community and neighbors. That means making friends, doing fun activities during your free time, finding resources to learn hobbies and knowing where to turn when you need help.
Tips for Communicating in a Long-Distance Relationship
Geographic separations can be hard on military couples. But with planning and commitment, it is possible to stay in close touch while apart.
About Building Healthy Military Communities
The BHMC pilot is a multi-year initiative that aims to better understand unique challenges faced by geographically dispersed service members and their families that may impact their readiness, resiliency and well-being.
Job Opportunities in Your Local Community
Find workforce development career center websites and veterans representatives by state and territory.
Coronavirus Updates for Our Military Community
The Department of Defense is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus disease outbreak. Check back for the latest information on COVID-19. We will be updating this page regularly.
Freelancing in the Gig Economy: An Overview for the Military Community
For military spouses and service members, the growing gig economy provides an opportunity to earn extra income. Gig work also offers flexibility and independence that you may not find in some traditional or part-time jobs. And whether you walk dogs or drive for a ride-sharing service, your alternate business may move with you when you PCS.