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

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

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

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

DOD Statement on Strengthening Partnership With the Department of Veteran Affairs

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

Hegseth Orders Review of Homeschool Support Efforts

DOD Statement on Homeschooling Support for Military-Connected Families

Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System

DOD Statement on Immediate Modifications to the Personal Property Program

Military Spouse Survey Spurs DOD Review of Moving-Related Issues

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

Defense Department Expands Child Care Availability in Norfolk, Virginia

Defense Department Clarifies Impacts of Overseas Spouse Employment

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members, Better Military

New Reimbursement Available for Pet Transportation Costs

Employers Join Forces for Military Spouses

DOD Offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to Service Members

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

Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate

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

MilTax Free Tax Services Now Available for 2025 Tax Filing Season

Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively

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

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

DOD Releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

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

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

DOD Releases Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan

DOD Improves Installation Access for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers

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

Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

Defense Leader Highlights Support for Military Spouse Employment at AUSA Forum

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

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

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

2024 National Military Youth of the Year Honored at Celebration

DOD Announces Launch of Online Housing Feedback System

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

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

DOD Hosts Its First Survivor Symposium

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

Veterans Have Options to Upgrade Discharge Characterization

DOD Kicks Off Improved Household Goods Shipment Program

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

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

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

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

State Liaisons Advocate for Military Families Throughout U.S.

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

DOD Releases Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Strategy

DOD Reduces On-Base Child Care Fees for Military Families

Registration Open Now for the Federal Interagency Military Spouses Career Expo

Defense Department Seeks Military Spouse Input Through Survey

DOD Releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

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

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

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

DOD Announces New Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military

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

2023 National Military Youth of the Year Announced

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

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

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

DOD Launches Reserve Component Spouse Survey

Defense Department Expands Child Care in Your Home Program

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

Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

DOD Hosts Monthlong Celebration of Military Spouses

Defense Department to Assess Strengths and Challenges of Military Relationships

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

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

DOD Expands Military Spouse Scholarship Eligibility

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

Job Search Tool Connects Military Spouses, Employers

Military OneSource Introduces New Online Relationship Support Program for Military Couples

DOD Survey Delivers Data on Well-Being of Military Spouses

Military OneSource MilTax Now Available for 2023 Tax Filing and Support

DOD Now Accepting Applications for New Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot

DOD Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

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

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

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

DOD Study to Gauge Resilience of Military-Connected Youth

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

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

DOD Launches Survey to Enhance the Exceptional Family Member Program

Military State Policy Source Publishes 2023 Key Issues

DOD Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

More Partners Sign on to Hire Military Spouses

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

DOD Official Discusses Broad Range of Military Family Issues and Resources

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

Online Courses Provide Aid to Those Affected by Suicide 

Opportunities Expand Through Military Spouse Employment Partnership

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

Concurrent Jurisdiction A Priority for Defense Department

Defense Department Implements Early Childhood Education Curriculum

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

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

Spotlight: Military Spouse Appreciation

DOD Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

DOD Hosts Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

April Is DOD's Month to Recognize Military Children

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

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

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

Defense Department Launches Memorial for Service Members

DOD Releases 2022 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Digital Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members Who Died

Defense Department Extends Deadline to Request Adoption Reimbursement

DOD Looks at Ways to Improve Child Care Access

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

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

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

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

DOD Celebrates 'National Veterans and Military Families Month'

Department of Defense Move.mil website relocates to Military OneSource

First Lady Calls Military Spouse Employment a National Security Imperative

DOD’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone Anniversary

Registration Opens for DOD's Inaugural Virtual Relationship Wellness Summit

Families Want Voice in Navigating Military Journey, DOD Official Says

Navy Spouse Competes on 'Project Runway'

Department of Defense Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

DOD: Best Time to Take Military Spouse Survey is Now

Spotlight: Suicide Prevention

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

New Lookup Feature Makes Military Family Camping a Snap

DOD Offers Discounted Rates for Campgrounds Nationwide

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

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

American Forces Travel Privileges Extended to Eligible Veterans

Survey Provides Insight Into Reserve Component Spouse Satisfaction With Military Life

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

DOD Hosts Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses

DOD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses

NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship

Department of Defense Expands Access to Military Exchanges

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

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

First Lady Calls Joining Forces Effort a National Security Imperative

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

DOD Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

DOD Celebrates Month of the Military Child

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

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

DOD to Host Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses Worldwide

DOD Hosts Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses

Online Tool Focuses on Exceptional Family Members

Military Tax Services Available Through Military OneSource

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

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

The Millennium Cohort Family Study Launches New Survey

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

DOD to Induct New Partners Into Military Spouse Employment Partnership

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

Survey Provides Insights Into Spouse Satisfaction With Military Life

DOD News Publishes Spotlight Page for Military Family Support

DOD Takes New Measures to Address the Digitalization of Domestic Violence

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

Milley Dedicates Gold Star Families' Exhibit In Pentagon

Dedication Ceremony for Pentagon’s Newest Permanent Display

Dealing With Stressors in Relationships

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

DOD Set for Third Military Spouses Hiring Fair

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

Department of Defense Partnership Hires 175K Spouses

DOD Offers Diversity and Inclusion Counseling Resources

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

Understanding the Significance of the Gold Star

Survivor Benefit Plan Student Certification Process

Boost Learning at Home With Tips From Early Learning Matters

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

Department of Defense Hosts Fourth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

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

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

DOD Implements Policy Change for Child Care Priorities

MyCommissary Portal Open to New Patrons

DOD Releases Military Spouse Licensure Report

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

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

NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship

MilTax: Military OneSource Offers Free Tax Prep for Military Members

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

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

Pilot to Assess EFMP Staffing Tool

Military OneSource Launches New Specialty Consultation for Transitioning Veterans

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

Joint Services Support has moved to Military OneSource

DOD's Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone

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

DOD Zeros In on High-Tech Domestic Abuse

Outreach Key in Addressing Domestic Violence

Navy Teen Chosen as National Military Youth of the Year

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

Program Makes Moves Cheaper for Military Spouses

Registration Opens for 2019 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

Military OneSource Launches New Media Page

Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life

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

DOD Partners With LinkedIn, Offers Military Spouses Free Membership

Leaders, Celebrities Salute ‘Inspirational’ 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Warrior Games Athletes Build Friendships Through Competition

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

Air Force Academy Hosts 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Registration Opens for 2018 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

Department of Defense Announces Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Team Members

Military Children: Strong, Resilient, Adaptable Individuals

Military Receives Free Tax Preparation at VITA Locations

Free Tax Filing Software Available to Military Members

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

RAND Corp. Study Gives Top Ratings to DoD Nonmedical Counseling