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Tips and Tools for Navigating Relationships as You Grieve
April 12, 2024, 4:25 p.m. 5 minute read
Relationships can change when you’re grieving. This article provides tips and tools for navigating those relationships.
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Bereavement Camps: A Place to Grieve and Heal
March 7, 2024, 11:30 a.m. 4 minute read
Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for survivors to connect with people who understand how to help you with your journey.
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Understanding the Role of the Casualty Assistance Officer
Jan. 30, 2024, 9:30 a.m. 3 minute read
Learn more about the casualty assistance officer that is assigned to advise and assist military families in their time of need.
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Career Coaching Helps Military Spouses Move Ahead
Jan. 21, 2024, 3:01 p.m. 4 minute read
The Defense Department Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program provides free career coaching to all eligible military spouses.
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Military OneSource MilTax: Frequently Asked Questions
Jan. 8, 2024, 8:33 a.m. 6 minute read
MilTax, offered by the Defense Department, provides free tax services to the military, including user-friendly tax prep software, expert support and up-to-date tax information.
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Military ID Cards 101 – Eligibility and Access
Dec. 21, 2023, 8:30 a.m. 6 minute read
One of the most valuable assets to uniformed service members, their family members and other eligible individuals, is their military ID issued by the Department of Defense.
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Online Military Memorial Pays Tribute to Service Members
June 15, 2023, 12:05 p.m. 2 minute read
The Defense Department’s Military In Lasting Tribute memorial honors and remembers service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present.
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Families Who Accept Urn or Plaque to Honor Veteran Forfeit VA Headstone
Jan. 27, 2023, 1:48 p.m. 2 minute read
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers urns and commemorative plaques to families who choose not to bury their veteran, but it means that they forfeit their government-issued headstone.
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Health and Wellness Coaching Consultation
Jan. 17, 2023, 5:28 a.m. 2 minute read
Good nutrition and fitness are key to withstanding stress and thriving amid life’s challenges.
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Employment Resources for Family Members of Deceased Service Members
Jan. 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m. 4 minute read
Joining the workforce after the death or disability of a loved one can ease financial strain. Military family members seeking employment may be eligible for special preference programs.
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What to Expect During Military Funeral Honors
Jan. 5, 2023, 10:20 a.m. 6 minute read
From the folding of the flag to the sounding of Taps, here is a guide to what you can expect during military funeral honors.
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Survivor Contacts for Questions and Requests
Jan. 3, 2023, 11:36 a.m. 5 minute read
This article gives survivors information about how to access needed resources from the Defense Department and ways to offer feedback on their experiences with the Casualty Assistance program.
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Military Funeral Honors Eligibility
Jan. 3, 2023, 10:30 a.m. 3 minute read
The DOD provides military funeral honors to recognize the sacrifice and contributions of our nation’s veterans. Learn who is eligible to receive military funeral honors.
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Accessing Your Online Survivor Benefits Reports
Nov. 29, 2022, 8:30 a.m. 2 minute read
Survivors can access their interactive Online Survivor Benefits Report through an updated process using a linked email address.
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Master Your Taxes With Military OneSource MilTax
Nov. 14, 2022, 12:02 p.m. 4 minute read
Service members and military families — here’s a benefit that helps you master your taxes. Free, easy-to-use MilTax software and support services can make quick work of tax time.