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Grief and Loss of a Loved One, The Days Ahead
March 3, 2025, 2:30 p.m. 5 minute read
Grief is a natural response when a loved one dies. How you grieve depends on your personality, your life experiences, the nature of your loss and your coping style.
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Moving After the Death of Your Loved One
March 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. 3 minute read
Moving after the death of a loved one can be an important step toward creating your new normal. However, it can be emotionally exhausting.
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Tools for Parenting After Suicide
March 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. 8 minute read
Resources are available for those whose loved one died by suicide. This article provides important steps to take, as well as resources for support and connection with others who have been down this difficult path.
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Defense Department Survivor Symposium Series
Feb. 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m. 3 minute read
The Survivor Symposium series underscores the Defense Department’s commitment to providing support for survivors of active-duty deaths. Learn more about past and upcoming events.
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Gold Star and Surviving Family Member Liaisons
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:11 a.m. 2 minute read
The survivor liaisons are available to provide support and address issues or concerns by spouses and other dependents of deceased service members regarding casualty assistance. Learn more.
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Tools and Tips for Navigating the Holidays as a Survivor
Jan. 14, 2025, 6:00 a.m. 5 minute read
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for survivors, but there are things you can do and resources available to help you manage your grief and rediscover your joy for the season.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance
Dec. 10, 2024, 6:30 a.m. 6 minute read
Learn more about the Defense Department’s eligibility requirements for requesting and validating a service member for inclusion on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance.
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Military Funeral Honors: Burial at Sea Program
Oct. 17, 2024, 7:00 a.m. 4 minute read
This article outlines the Navy’s Burial at Sea Program, including criteria for eligibility, how to initiate honors and a general timeline for honors to be carried out.
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Honoring Gold Star Families
July 30, 2024, 1:00 a.m. 6 minute read
Gold star families whose loved one died in service to our nation are a vital part of the nation’s military community and history.
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Tips and Tools for Navigating Relationships as You Grieve
April 12, 2024, 4:25 p.m. 5 minute read
Relationships can change when you’re grieving. This article provides tips and tools for navigating those relationships.
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Bereavement Camps: A Place to Grieve and Heal
March 7, 2024, 11:30 a.m. 4 minute read
Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for survivors to connect with people who understand how to help you with your journey.
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Understanding the Role of the Casualty Assistance Officer
Jan. 30, 2024, 9:30 a.m. 3 minute read
Learn more about the casualty assistance officer that is assigned to advise and assist military families in their time of need.
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Online Military Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members
June 15, 2023, 12:05 p.m. 2 minute read
The Defense Department’s Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors and remembers service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present.
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Employment Resources for Family Members of Deceased Service Members
Jan. 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m. 4 minute read
Joining the workforce after the death or disability of a loved one can ease financial strain. Military family members seeking employment may be eligible for special preference programs.
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Survivor Contacts for Questions and Requests
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:36 a.m. 5 minute read
This article gives survivors information about how to access needed resources from the Defense Department and ways to offer feedback on their experiences with the Casualty Assistance program.
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