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Honoring Gold Star Families
Article | August 2021
Gold star families – spouses, children, parents, siblings or others whose loved one died in service to our nation – are a vital part of the nation’s military community and history.
Gold Star Lapel Button Card
Product | July 2018
Gold Star & Surviving Family Members – Benefits
Benefits | June 2022
The Defense Department and other agencies are committed to connecting survivors with resources to relieve financial stress and provide information to assist them in their decision-making.
Gold Star and Surviving Family Member Representatives
Article | September 2021
The National Defense Authorization Act 2014, Section 633, requires each secretary of a military department to designate a specific member to assist spouses and other dependents of service members, including Reserve Components, who die on active duty.
Gold Star & Surviving Family Members – Resources
Resources | October 2020
The Department of Defense and other agencies support families of deceased service members by providing them with compassionate services to help them cope with their loss and address all questions and actions related to the casualty. Following are. …
Stepsiblings Now Included in Gold Star Lapel Button Program
Article | July 2021
The Gold Star Lapel Button Program has expanded to include stepsiblings among survivors eligible for the honor of receiving and wearing a pin recognizing the loss of their service member.
Support After Loss – The Essentials
Essentials | August 2020
You were part of the military family when you supported your service member in his or her mission. And you’re part of the family now…and forever. That’s why the services have designed programs especially for survivors – tools and services to help you cope, make informed decisions, grieve in healthy ways and begin to envision a life with new opportunities.
Survivor Resources Available Through Military OneSource
Webinar | April 2015
This webinar is designed to educate and inform Navy Gold Star service providers and survivors about the range of resources available to survivors through Military OneSource.. …
Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance
Article | March 2022
The Defense Department established eligibility requirements and the process for requesting and validating a service member for inclusion on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance.
Funeral and Burial Benefits for Service Members
Article | March 2022
The military ensures that service members who die on active duty receive recognition and proper burial services, and that their survivors are provided support.
Remember America’s Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend
Article | May 2022
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.
Tax Forgiveness
Article | March 2021
After the death of a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is taxes. However, the government may entitle your loved one to tax forgiveness. Learn more about tax forgiveness.
Survivor Finances and Legal Affairs – Essentials
Essentials | March 2022
While nothing can take away your pain after the death of a loved one, having your financial and legal affairs in order can provide some peace of mind during this difficult time.
Grief and Loss of a Loved One, The Days Ahead
Article | November 2020
Grief is a natural response when a loved one dies. How you grieve depends on your personality, your life experiences, the nature of your loss and your coping style.
Casualty Assistance – Department of Defense Policy
June 2021
These resources include Department of Defense directives, instruction and guidance for casualty and mortuary affairs-related issues.
DOD Directive. …
Casualty Assistance – Legislation
June 2021
Military programs are governed by federal law, Department of Defense policy and additional policies specific to the branches of service. These are excerpts from federal law that govern casualty assistance programs in the military.. …
Making Funeral and Final Arrangements
Article | November 2020
Your casualty assistance officer, or CAO, or mortuary officer is there to assist you with making funeral and burial arrangements in honor of your loved one’s service and sacrifice.
Finding Support After the Death of a Loved One
Article | November 2020
After the death of a loved one, you may experience a wide range of emotions. That is natural. Finding your new normal after the death of a loved one is not the same for everyone.
Military Insignia: What Are Those Stripes and Bars?
Article | January 2022
The stripes and bars on a military uniform signify rank. If you’re new to the military, you know enough to understand that rank matters.
Benefits and Resources
October 2020
At Military OneSource, we have one mission – to connect you to your best MilLife. We’re here to help, with information and resources vetted by the Department of Defense. Military OneSource connects you to programs, services and products. …
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