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ARTICLERecent Updates to the Military OneSource Website
Navigating MilitaryOneSource.mil is easier than ever with updates based on feedback from the military community. The updates allow users to more efficiently access the information, resources and support they need to live their best MilLife.
New Category and Topic Structure
The site now features a new category and topic structure to make categories and topics more intuitive and relevant, and content easier to find. The new structure:
- Includes a new expandable MilLife Topics menu that shows topics related to each category, so you can scan and quickly find the topics relevant to you.
- Expands categories to bring important topics higher up in the content structure.
MilLife Topics – New Topic Center Format
Content has been organized into a new format making it easier for you to find the information you need, all in a central location. Each topic has been converted into a topic center that includes an overview, MilLife Guides, benefits, resources, products and articles.
The MilLife Guides organize essential topic information into one place. The benefits and resources finders allow users to view and filter benefits and resources by benefit or resource type, audience, service branch, and program or office.
Additional Military OneSource Account Login Methods
You now have more ways to log in to your Military OneSource account and access resources such as hourly child care service options, MilLife Learning courses, non-medical counseling and more. Review the new login enhancements that include:
- Additional login methods via secure third-party authenticators DS Logon and ID.me
- Two-factor authentication option for email/password accounts, extending your password life from 60 to 150 days
- Updated self-service account reset options
Keep your eyes on the Military OneSource website for more enhancements to come in the months ahead.
What’s new in the Military OneSource header
Everything you need to get started is easily visible at the top of the page. Here’s what you’ll find:
- The Menu icon has been replaced with updated main navigation using expanded menus. See Quick Access Menu: New Locations to find the new location of all links.
- Users can now search an expanded “I am a …” menu for content relevant to them, or browse by program or office to find content for specific MC&FP programs.
- Live Chat appears at the top of the page in desktop view, offering a more intuitive way to connect online with a Military OneSource consultant. Continue to use the chat bubble on mobile devices.
- An About Us link provides an easy-to-access overview of Military OneSource.
- A Log In feature provides an easy way to log in or log out of your Military OneSource account from any page.
- My Account offers drop-down options to manage your Military OneSource account once you log in.
- Search for content directly from the page you are on by typing your search terms into the “What can we help you find?” field.
- A shopping cart icon is displayed when you add a product to your cart.
The site features an updated main navigation menu, available on every page and not hidden behind a menu button. It is organized into the following topics: MilLife Topics, Benefits & Resources, I am a… and Confidential Help.
Expandable menus show what you can find under each topic.
Benefits & ResourcesBenefits & Resources is a new section that brings benefits, resources and products together into one convenient location. It provides easy access to the product catalog, important tools and resources, links to mobile apps and the Benefits and Resources pages.
At the bottom of the page, “All Benefits and Resources” will take you to a page where you can view all benefits and resources and access the product catalog.
Choose your roleThe “I am a…” menu makes it easier to find information and resources specific to your role in the military community.
Confidential HelpThe Confidential Help expandable menu provides an easy-to-scan view of all non-medical counseling, specialty consultations and interactive tools and services.
In Crisis?The In Crisis? option provides easy connections to multiple crisis hotlines, including the Veterans/Military Crisis Line, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator, and the DOD Safe Helpline – Sexual Assault Support.
At the bottom of each page, you’ll find the footer organized into five sections:
- Find Information includes new pages that correspond to the new main navigation items: MilLife Topics, Benefits & Resources, I am a… and Confidential Help.
- About Military OneSource includes information about Military OneSource including About Us, FAQs, Media and Contact Us.
- Quick Access includes some of the links that used to be in the Quick Access Menu, including Coronavirus Updates, Products, Business Operations Support System, Economic Security Leader Toolkit, Military Family Readiness Council, and Log In/Create an Account.
- The ways to connect with Military OneSource are listed on the right, including eNewsletters, social media and the My Military OneSource app.
- Administrative links have been moved to the bottom including Site Map, Accessibility, Legal & Administrative, Department of Defense and USA.gov.
Mobile Views — Header and Main Navigation
On mobile and small screens, Call and Chat icons remain in the header but other links have moved into the Menu.
Tap on the red MENU button to see:
- Main navigation items with the ability to further expand (+) to see the topics for each category
- A new search box
- Link to Log In and manage account once logged in
- Military OneSource contact information
We continue to listen to our military community and value your feedback. Please keep an eye out for future updates to MilitaryOnesource.mil in the coming months.
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