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Season’s Savings: Military Leaders Tout WIC Benefits for Nutritious, Economic Stability

Nov. 26, 2025

MILITARY STAR Extends 3-Month 0% Interest, No Payments on Purchases at All Commissaries Through Nov. 30

Oct. 31, 2025

MILITARY STAR Offers Financial Relief for Military Families This October

Oct. 9, 2025

Eligible Patrons Can Use MILITARY STAR Card for Commissary Purchases Through Oct. 31 With No Payments at 0% Interest for 3 Months

Oct. 7, 2025

Enhanced Plan My Deployment Checklists Tool Supports Military Deployments

Oct. 2, 2025

Department of War Continues Family Support During Government Shutdown

Oct. 1, 2025

DOD Survey Answers Question: “How Are Our Military Youth Doing?”

Sept. 30, 2025

EPA Partners With Local Farm to Fight Food Waste, Support Military Families

Sept. 8, 2025

Military OneSource replaces CGSUPRT

Aug. 18, 2025

PCS Joint Task Force Hosts Industry Day

Aug. 13, 2025

Military Youth Honored in Nation's Capital

Aug. 8, 2025

Back-to-School Information and Resources at Your Fingertips

Aug. 6, 2025

PCS Task Force Launches Call Center, Delivering Answers on Military Moves

Aug. 1, 2025

DOD Moves Forward With PCS Overhaul After HomeSafe Alliance Contract Terminated

July 25, 2025

PCS Task Force Prioritizes Trust, Timeliness, Accountability

June 27, 2025

DOD Statement on Implementation Memorandum for Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force

June 18, 2025

Fueling the Fight: DOD Launches Military Leaders’ Nutrition Readiness Toolkit

June 11, 2025

DOD Launches Child Care Expansion Initiative, Provides More Options to Military Families

June 10, 2025

DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years

May 30, 2025

DOD Statement on Strengthening Partnership With the Department of Veteran Affairs

May 30, 2025

DOD Statement on Permanent Change of Station Targeted Reductions Review and Personnel Policy Changes

May 28, 2025

Hegseth Orders Review of Homeschool Support Efforts

May 27, 2025

DOD Statement on Homeschooling Support for Military-Connected Families

May 27, 2025

Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System

May 22, 2025

DOD Statement on Immediate Modifications to the Personal Property Program

May 20, 2025

Military Spouse Survey Spurs DOD Review of Moving-Related Issues

May 20, 2025

Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military

May 1, 2025

Defense Department Expands Child Care Availability in Norfolk, Virginia

April 10, 2025

Defense Department Clarifies Impacts of Overseas Spouse Employment

April 2, 2025

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members, Better Military

April 2, 2025

New Reimbursement Available for Pet Transportation Costs

March 11, 2025

Employers Join Forces for Military Spouses

Feb. 28, 2025

DOD Offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to Service Members

Feb. 27, 2025

Department Tells Gold Star Families: We'll Find Loved Ones, Bring Them Home

Feb. 22, 2025

Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate

Feb. 18, 2025

New Video Highlights MilLife Learning: A Powerful Resource for the Military Community

Feb. 7, 2025

MilTax Free Tax Services Now Available for 2025 Tax Filing Season

Jan. 15, 2025

Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively

Jan. 15, 2025

DOD Releases 2025 Continental U.S. Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates

Dec. 20, 2024

DOD's 2023 Demographics Report Indicates More Women, Fewer Separations

Dec. 16, 2024

DOD Releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Dec. 13, 2024

Service Academies Report First Decline in Sexual Assault Rates in a Decade

Dec. 12, 2024

Keep Some Jingle in Your Pocket With Military Discounts and Holiday Budgeting

Nov. 26, 2024

DOD Releases Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan

Nov. 22, 2024

DOD Improves Installation Access for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers

Nov. 15, 2024

Department of Defense Releases Its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2023

Nov. 14, 2024

Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

Nov. 7, 2024

Defense Leader Highlights Support for Military Spouse Employment at AUSA Forum

Oct. 16, 2024

Pilot Program to Cover Certain Child Care Costs After Permanent Change of Station Move

Sept. 30, 2024

Secretary of Defense Announces New Initiatives to Enhance Well-Being of Military Force and Their Families

Sept. 13, 2024

Department of Defense Highlights its Commitment to Taking Care of People During Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month 2024

Sept. 5, 2024

2024 National Military Youth of the Year Honored at Celebration

Aug. 15, 2024

DOD Announces Launch of Online Housing Feedback System

Aug. 15, 2024

DOD Provides Resources to Ensure Holistic Support for Those Impacted by Suicide

Aug. 2, 2024

DOD Making Progress in Eliminating Bottlenecks to Spouse Employment Through State-Level Advocacy

Aug. 1, 2024

DOD Hosts Its First Survivor Symposium

June 20, 2024

DOD Will Offer Reimbursements for Breast Milk Shipping Expenses Under New Policy

June 12, 2024

Veterans Have Options to Upgrade Discharge Characterization

June 4, 2024

DOD Kicks Off Improved Household Goods Shipment Program

June 4, 2024

DOD to Hold Virtual Career Symposium and Hiring Fair for Military Spouses in May

May 17, 2024

Department of Defense Recognizes April 2024 as Annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 22, 2024

New Defense, State Department Agreement Improves Military Spouses' Ability to Telework Overseas

April 19, 2024

Health Survey Will Be Used to Provide Better Care, Assess Readiness

March 14, 2024

State Liaisons Advocate for Military Families Throughout U.S.

Feb. 29, 2024

Active-Duty Spouse Survey Helps DOD Shape Family Policy, Programs 

Feb. 26, 2024

DOD Releases Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Strategy

Feb. 15, 2024

DOD Reduces On-Base Child Care Fees for Military Families

Jan. 31, 2024

Registration Open Now for the Federal Interagency Military Spouses Career Expo

Jan. 23, 2024

Defense Department Seeks Military Spouse Input Through Survey

Jan. 10, 2024

DOD Releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Dec. 14, 2023

DOD Launches New Landing Page to Celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month

Nov. 2, 2023

Military Spouses to Gain More Job Ops Thanks to Growing Employment Partnership

Oct. 17, 2023

October's Domestic Violence Awareness Events Call for Unity to End Abuse

Oct. 3, 2023

DOD Announces New Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military

Sept. 28, 2023

Resources, Tips to Make Infant Safe Sleep Guidelines Work for Military Parents

Sept. 27, 2023

2023 National Military Youth of the Year Announced

Sept. 20, 2023

DOD Hosts Child Care Summit to Give Military Families, Providers Voice

Sept. 15, 2023

Defense Department Adjusts Child Care Fees, Expands Flex Spending to Increase Military Access to Quality Child Care

Sept. 14, 2023

Four Years After Theft, 9/11 Victim's Stolen Urn Returned to Family

Sept. 8, 2023

DOD Launches Reserve Component Spouse Survey

July 26, 2023

Defense Department Expands Child Care in Your Home Program

July 24, 2023

New Defense Department Policy Standardizes Exceptional Family Member Program Across the Services

June 23, 2023

Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

May 6, 2023

DOD Hosts Monthlong Celebration of Military Spouses

May 5, 2023

Defense Department to Assess Strengths and Challenges of Military Relationships

April 12, 2023

Month of the Military Child 2023 – Taking Care of Our Military Children

April 3, 2023

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 27, 2023

DOD Expands Military Spouse Scholarship Eligibility

March 23, 2023

DOD Announces Six New Measures to Enhance Well-Being of Military Force and Their Families

March 23, 2023

Job Search Tool Connects Military Spouses, Employers

Feb. 28, 2023

DOD Survey Delivers Data on Well-Being of Military Spouses

Feb. 10, 2023

Military OneSource MilTax Now Available for 2023 Tax Filing and Support

Feb. 9, 2023

DOD Now Accepting Applications for New Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot

Jan. 12, 2023

DOD Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

Jan. 10, 2023

Defense Department Increases Child Care Fees to Maintain Quality Child Care for Military Families

Dec. 23, 2022

Department of Defense Releases Annual Demographics Report — Upward Trend in Number of Women Serving Continues

Dec. 14, 2022

Defense Department Increases Child Care Fees to Maintain Quality Child Care for Military Families

Dec. 14, 2022

DOD Study to Gauge Resilience of Military-Connected Youth

Dec. 6, 2022

Statement by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks on Strengthening Food Security in the Force

Nov. 18, 2022

DOD Survey Asks Participants to Weigh in on Exceptional Family Member Program

Nov. 17, 2022

DOD Launches Survey to Enhance the Exceptional Family Member Program

Nov. 17, 2022

Military State Policy Source Publishes 2023 Key Issues

Nov. 10, 2022

DOD Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

Nov. 2, 2022

More Partners Sign on to Hire Military Spouses

Oct. 25, 2022

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct. 13, 2022

DOD Official Discusses Broad Range of Military Family Issues and Resources

Oct. 10, 2022

DOD Announces Immediate and Long-term Actions to Help Strengthen the Economic Security and Stability of Service Members and Their Families

Sept. 22, 2022

Online Courses Provide Aid to Those Affected by Suicide 

Sept. 21, 2022

Opportunities Expand Through Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Sept. 21, 2022

Defense Department Expands Military Child Care Program to Increase Availability of Affordable, Quality Child Care for Military Families

Sept. 15, 2022

Concurrent Jurisdiction A Priority for Defense Department

Sept. 2, 2022

Defense Department Implements Early Childhood Education Curriculum

June 7, 2022

New Podcast Series Provides Hands-Free Learning for the Exceptional Family Member Program Community

May 26, 2022

DOD's Virtual Military Spouse Symposium Slated for May 10-12

May 4, 2022

Spotlight: Military Spouse Appreciation

May 4, 2022

DOD Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

April 29, 2022

DOD Hosts Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

April 22, 2022

April Is DOD's Month to Recognize Military Children

April 1, 2022

MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum Opens Doors to Service Members, Families

Jan. 25, 2022

Military OneSource Eases Tax Season Stress With Remote Tax Support Through MilTax

Jan. 24, 2022

Medical Leaders Address COVID-19 Concerns During Blue Star Families Forum

Jan. 20, 2022

Defense Department Launches Memorial for Service Members

Dec. 15, 2021

DOD Releases 2022 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Dec. 15, 2021

Digital Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members Who Died

Dec. 13, 2021

Defense Department Extends Deadline to Request Adoption Reimbursement

Dec. 13, 2021

DOD Looks at Ways to Improve Child Care Access

Nov. 24, 2021

Military Teens & Mental Health: Here Are Resources That Can Help

Nov. 15, 2021

Department of Defense Releases Annual Demographics Report — Modest Increase of Women in the Active Duty Force

Nov. 10, 2021

USTRANSCOM awards contract to improve the moving process for Service Members and their families

Nov. 4, 2021

Registration Open for November's Inaugural 'Relationship Wellness Summit'

Nov. 1, 2021

DOD Celebrates 'National Veterans and Military Families Month'

Oct. 29, 2021

Department of Defense Move.mil website relocates to Military OneSource

Oct. 26, 2021

First Lady Calls Military Spouse Employment a National Security Imperative

Oct. 26, 2021

DOD’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone Anniversary

Oct. 25, 2021

Registration Opens for DOD's Inaugural Virtual Relationship Wellness Summit

Oct. 22, 2021

Families Want Voice in Navigating Military Journey, DOD Official Says

Oct. 13, 2021

Navy Spouse Competes on 'Project Runway'

Oct. 13, 2021

Department of Defense Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct. 7, 2021

DOD Authorizes a Temporary Increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates for Certain Locations

Sept. 24, 2021

DOD: Best Time to Take Military Spouse Survey is Now

Sept. 17, 2021

Spotlight: Suicide Prevention

Sept. 1, 2021

Department of Defense Mental Health Resources for Service Members and Their Families

Aug. 18, 2021

New Lookup Feature Makes Military Family Camping a Snap

Aug. 11, 2021

DOD Offers Discounted Rates for Campgrounds Nationwide

Aug. 5, 2021

DOD Prioritizes Military Spouse Input, Launches 2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey

July 28, 2021

Defense Official Says Food Insecurity Is a Readiness, National Security Issue

July 27, 2021

American Forces Travel Privileges Extended to Eligible Veterans

July 16, 2021

Survey Provides Insight Into Reserve Component Spouse Satisfaction With Military Life

July 8, 2021

New Pilot Program Explores Helping Military Parents With Fee Assistance for In-Home Child Care

June 29, 2021

DOD Hosts Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses

June 9, 2021

DOD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses

May 27, 2021

NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship

May 14, 2021

Department of Defense Expands Access to Military Exchanges

April 29, 2021

DOD's Military OneSource Provides Access to Military Funeral Honors Directory

April 21, 2021

GAO Seeks Confidential Input from Victims Who Experienced Hazing While Serving in the Military

April 13, 2021

First Lady Calls Joining Forces Effort a National Security Imperative

April 8, 2021

Military Spouses Worldwide to Join Online for DOD's Annual Virtual Symposium

April 6, 2021

DOD Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

April 6, 2021

DOD Celebrates Month of the Military Child

April 2, 2021

DOD Launches ''Chill Drills by Military OneSource'' Mobile Application

March 22, 2021

DOD Receives Approval for Grants to Develop Interstate Compacts for Licensure Portability

March 15, 2021

DOD to Host Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses Worldwide

March 8, 2021

DOD Hosts Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses

March 8, 2021

Online Tool Focuses on Exceptional Family Members

March 5, 2021

Military Tax Services Available Through Military OneSource

Jan. 19, 2021

DOD’s Military OneSource MilTax Offers Free Tax Services to Service Members, Families

Jan. 19, 2021

The Millennium Cohort Family Study Launches New Survey

Jan. 4, 2021

86 New Companies That Hire Military Spouses Inducted Into DOD Hiring Program

Dec. 9, 2020

DOD to Induct New Partners Into Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Dec. 8, 2020

In 2019 Spouse Survey, 70 Percent Report Good, Better Finances

Dec. 2, 2020

Survey Provides Insights Into Spouse Satisfaction With Military Life

Dec. 2, 2020

DOD News Publishes Spotlight Page for Military Family Support

Nov. 5, 2020

DOD Takes New Measures to Address the Digitalization of Domestic Violence

Nov. 5, 2020

Department of Defense Press Briefing on Military Community and Family Policy Family Readiness Programs, Policies and Initiatives

Oct. 29, 2020

Milley Dedicates Gold Star Families' Exhibit In Pentagon

Oct. 29, 2020

Dedication Ceremony for Pentagon’s Newest Permanent Display

Oct. 29, 2020

Dealing With Stressors in Relationships

Oct. 21, 2020

Families, People Have Been Priority Since Start of COVID-19

Oct. 21, 2020

DOD Set for Third Military Spouses Hiring Fair

Sept. 30, 2020

DOD Educates Military Service Members and Civilian Employees on the Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral

Sept. 24, 2020

Department of Defense Partnership Hires 175K Spouses

Aug. 27, 2020

DOD Offers Diversity and Inclusion Counseling Resources

Aug. 17, 2020

Department of Defense Offers an Expanded Child Care Service Through Military OneSource

Aug. 10, 2020

Understanding the Significance of the Gold Star

July 9, 2020

Survivor Benefit Plan Student Certification Process

May 6, 2020

Boost Learning at Home With Tips From Early Learning Matters

April 2, 2020

DOD's Military OneSource, Family Readiness, Spouse Programs Available During COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Department of Defense Hosts Fourth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

March 25, 2020

Military OneSource to Host ‘MilTax: Ask the Experts’ Event on Thursday, March 26

March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Guidance on Impacts to Transition Assistance Program and Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Events

March 20, 2020

DOD Implements Policy Change for Child Care Priorities

March 9, 2020

MyCommissary Portal Open to New Patrons

Feb. 28, 2020

DOD Releases Military Spouse Licensure Report

Feb. 25, 2020

DOD Makes Progress in Trans-State Professional License Agreements for Military Spouses

Feb. 25, 2020

The Survivor Benefit Plan: Phase-Out of the SBP-DIC Offset Frequently Asked Questions

Feb. 24, 2020

NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship

Feb. 3, 2020

MilTax: Military OneSource Offers Free Tax Prep for Military Members

Jan. 17, 2020

Department of Defense Launches ‘MySTeP’ to Support Spouses Through Their Military Journey

Dec. 11, 2019

DOD and Coast Guard Installations Welcome Back Over 4 Million Disabled Veterans on Jan. 1, 2020

Dec. 9, 2019

Pilot to Assess EFMP Staffing Tool

Dec. 5, 2019

Military OneSource Launches New Specialty Consultation for Transitioning Veterans

Dec. 5, 2019

Department of Defense Expanding Access to Commissaries, Military Exchanges and Recreation Facilities

Nov. 18, 2019

Joint Services Support has moved to Military OneSource

Nov. 6, 2019

DOD's Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone

Oct. 28, 2019

Department of Defense Announces U.S. Team for 2020 Invictus Games

Oct. 10, 2019

DOD Zeros In on High-Tech Domestic Abuse

Oct. 10, 2019

Outreach Key in Addressing Domestic Violence

Sept. 20, 2019

Navy Teen Chosen as National Military Youth of the Year

Aug. 20, 2019

Six Regional Finalists Selected to Compete for Military Youth of the Year

Aug. 8, 2019

Program Makes Moves Cheaper for Military Spouses

July 30, 2019

Registration Opens for 2019 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

April 23, 2019

Military OneSource Launches New Media Page

April 23, 2019

Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life

March 21, 2019

Service Members Reap Benefits of Tax Law Changes

Feb. 7, 2019
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Military OneSource Benefits Extended to Vets, Families for Full Year After Separation

Aug. 12, 2018

DOD Partners With LinkedIn, Offers Military Spouses Free Membership

June 19, 2018

Leaders, Celebrities Salute ‘Inspirational’ 2018 DoD Warrior Games

June 11, 2018

Warrior Games Athletes Build Friendships Through Competition

June 9, 2018

Department of Defense Offers Enhanced Support for Military Families With Special Needs

June 4, 2018

Air Force Academy Hosts 2018 DoD Warrior Games

May 31, 2018

Registration Opens for 2018 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

May 2, 2018

Department of Defense Announces Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Team Members

May 2, 2018

Military Children: Strong, Resilient, Adaptable Individuals

April 27, 2018

Military Receives Free Tax Preparation at VITA Locations

Jan. 30, 2018

Free Tax Filing Software Available to Military Members

Jan. 18, 2018

Military OneSource Highlights Commitment to Military in ‘Our Promise to You’

Nov. 29, 2017

RAND Corp. Study Gives Top Ratings to DoD Nonmedical Counseling

Nov. 9, 2017