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Online Tool Focuses on Exceptional Family Members

Mar 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

DOD Launches “My MilLife Guide” Text Message Program to Boost Wellness

Jan 11, 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

During COVID-19, Use of Non-Medical Family Counseling Remains Strong

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

Sep 30, 2020

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

Sep 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

Jul 9, 2020

New ‘EFMP & Me’ Web Tool Launched to Help Families with Special Needs

Jun 1, 2020

Survivor Benefit Plan Student Certification Process

May 6, 2020

Boost Learning at Home With Tips From Early Learning Matters

Apr 2, 2020

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

Mar 27, 2020

Department of Defense Hosts Fourth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

Mar 25, 2020

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

Mar 24, 2020

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

Mar 20, 2020

DOD Implements Policy Change for Child Care Priorities

Mar 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

Sep 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

Jul 30, 2019

Registration Opens for 2019 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

Apr 23, 2019

Military OneSource Launches New Media Page

Apr 23, 2019

Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life

Mar 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

Jun 19, 2018

Leaders, Celebrities Salute ‘Inspirational’ 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Jun 11, 2018

Warrior Games Athletes Build Friendships Through Competition

Jun 9, 2018

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

Jun 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

Apr 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

National Veterans and Military Families Month

Nov 26, 2017

RAND Corp. Study Gives Top Ratings to DoD Nonmedical Counseling

Nov 9, 2017