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News and Releases

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

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

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

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

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