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Moving to America and Adjusting to Life
April 24, 2024, 8:06 p.m. 3 minute read
Adjusting to a new culture and language takes time and a dose of patience. We are here to ease your transition and point you to resources that will help you adjust.
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Supporting the Children You Love During a Parent’s Deployment
April 22, 2024, 7:21 a.m. 6 minute read
Grandparents, aunts and uncles, family friends and loved ones can make children of service members feel more secure and loved when their parent is deployed.
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Keeping Occupied During Your Loved One’s Deployment
April 8, 2024, 12:00 a.m. 4 minute read
It’s not unusual to have emotional ups and downs during a loved one’s deployment. Tend to your well-being and plan for your service member’s return with these suggestions
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Four Money-Management Reminders To Share With Your Service Member
March 1, 2024, 6:31 p.m. 4 minute read
Share these money management tips to help your service member get on firm financial ground.
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Free Resources for Service Members to Gain Financial Security
Feb. 28, 2024, 6:36 a.m. 3 minute read
From budgeting to building a good credit score, your service member has access to several free benefits and protections to help them gain firm financial footing.
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Translation Services Help Bridge Language Barriers
Feb. 12, 2024, 6:54 a.m. 2 minute read
English translation services are available free of charge to anyone eligible for Military Onesource services.
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How Your Service Member Will Benefit From the Military BRS
Jan. 31, 2024, 9:45 a.m. 5 minute read
The military’s Blended Retirement System can put your service member on the path to long-term financial security.
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Military and Family Life Counseling: There for Your Service Member
Jan. 30, 2024, 2:30 p.m. 3 minute read
Military and family life counselors are among the benefits available to help service members overcome challenges and thrive in their military lives.
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The EFMP Family Needs Assessment
Jan. 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. 2 minute read
The Family Needs Assessment is a way for any military family who has a member with special medical or educational needs to create an action plan for support.
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Welcome to Military Life: Support Resources for Military Families
Jan. 12, 2024, 5:48 a.m. 4 minute read
Newly married into the military, or you or your spouse recently joined? This period involves adapting to new roles, new schedules, and finding new ways to navigate life’s challenges.
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Understanding a Military Power of Attorney: A Primer for Families
Jan. 9, 2024, 6:00 a.m. 4 minute read
Your service member may ask if you can help them with certain personal business that can be hard to handle if they have limited communications or access to technology.
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Financial Protections for Your Service Member
Dec. 6, 2023, 6:03 a.m. 4 minute read
Financial troubles can affect a service member's military career. To help, two key laws protect their finances and reduce stress for them and their families.
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Respite Care Services for Families With Special Needs
June 23, 2023, 2:42 p.m. 3 minute read
Taking care of a family member with special needs can be more than a full-time job. Respite care provides a temporary break to recharge and refresh.
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Military Moves 101 — Your Service Member’s First PCS
April 17, 2023, 1:51 p.m. 4 minute read
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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Beyond Your Service Member’s Pay: The Benefits of Military Service
March 1, 2023, 11:30 a.m. 10 minute read
As a member of your service member’s support network, you may have heard the good news that both active duty and reserve military personnel received a 3.1% military pay raise in 2020 – among the biggest in a decade. Beyond the salary bump, you’ll be glad to know that your loved one has several ways to be financially fit.