Learn more about the Defense Department Child Care in Your Home fee assistance pilot program.

Join the Defense Department in celebrating and thanking our teachers, child care providers and professional staff who educate and support our military-connected children, youth and teens.

The following law, 10 USC 992, mandates a consumer education program for members of the military that informs them of the financial services available under law.

National Guard spouses and partners are crucial to their service member’s well-being, handling household responsibilities and offering emotional support.

Joining the Reserve Component of the military is a great way to serve your country. You will also earn valuable benefits without giving up your civilian employment or schooling.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, provides financial and legal protection for active-duty service members, including National Guard and reserve members, and their families.

More than 1 in 4 active-duty service members tell us they intend to join the reserves. It can be a great option for a lot of service members.

When military life takes you away from home, you and your family can use an absentee ballot and ensure your voices are heard on Election Day.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits to eligible service members, and those benefits may in many instances be shared with family members.

You've proven yourself in the military world. Now, it's time to trade in your experience for a great job. It's all about readiness and attitude. Start early. Be prepared. Go for it.

As a service member, you can benefit from some planning and organization when you leave your child with a caregiver during deployment. The more information everyone has, the better.

Maybe you're just ending your first tour of duty. Maybe you've fulfilled your obligation to your country. Now, you're at a crossroads—re-enlist, reserves, transition out? How do you know you're making the right call?

If you've thought about going to college, but didn't know if you could afford it, then the Military Tuition Assistance program may be just the benefit you need. The program is available to active duty, National Guard and Reserve Component service members.

Whether it's a deployment or training, sometimes our military careers take us away from loved ones and we leave them in the care of others. A family care plan is designed to guide caregivers, providing the important details about child care, school, medical care and family activities.

Find answers to common questions about employment rights and how to manage your National Guard career without jeopardizing your job.