Friends & Extended Family

Parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends and loved ones of service members are a part of their service member’s network of support – as well as part of the extended military community. It’s honorable to have a warrior in your family or friend network. You may feel pride for your service member’s call to serve and even concern or curiosity about your service member’s military experiences. Military OneSource is committed to helping friends and extended family members better understand military life, military culture and the resources available to your service member.

Find information, insight and tips to help you support your service member and stay connected to military life, no matter where your service member is in the world or their military career.

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Remember America’s Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2022, 10:08 a.m. 2 minute read 12,535 views

On the last Monday in May, our nation honors the selfless heroes who gave their lives to defend the land we love and the freedoms we believe everyone deserves.

Military OneSource Virtual Resources Offer Personalized Support and Tools for Overall Well-Being

May 3, 2022, 11:15 a.m. 4 minute read 9,904 views

In times of change, it’s reassuring to have a trusted source of information, resources and support. For service members, that’s Military OneSource — available 24/7 to help service members and their families thrive.

Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress and Grief

May 2, 2022, 2:39 p.m. 4 minute read 18,740 views

Taking care of your emotional well-being will help keep you strong for your service member and other loved ones. Learn ways to practice self-care when stress or grief build up.

Be a Trusted Adult to Protect Children and Teens

March 25, 2022, 12:23 p.m. 8 minute read 299 views

Learn how to be a trusted adult to help protect children and teens.

Military Moves 101 — Your Service Member’s First PCS

March 22, 2022, 1:51 p.m. 4 minute read 1,273 views

Relocating to new parts of the country — or the world — is part of the adventure of military service. Learn how the DOD makes PCS moves easier for service members.

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