Gold Star & Surviving Family Members

The Defense Department established eligibility requirements for requesting and validating a service member for inclusion on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance.

Surviving spouses can take steps to receive reimbursement from their TRICARE provider for any out-of-pocket costs in a timely, hassle-free manner.

The Defense Department Casualty Assistance program ensures that military families have support in their time of need, including understanding all benefits and other forms of assistance.

Military families face no greater challenge than dealing with the loss of a loved one who died while serving their country.

The military ensures that service members who die on active duty receive recognition and proper burial services, and that their survivors are provided support.