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Adoption and Foster Care — The Essentials
Essentials | June 2022
Learn about resources that can help you navigate the adoption or foster care process and support your new family.
Career Exploration – The Essentials
Essentials | January 2020
Military OneSource provides practical guidance to military spouses exploring new careers – offering strategies on seeking federal employment, telecommuting work and other portable careers. You’ll also find comprehensive education career support through the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, or SECO, program and other resources. Check out useful tips and tools that will help you research and define your career path.
Changing Jobs in the Military: Is It Possible?
Article | December 2020
If you’d like to change specialties and try something new, there are steps you can take to find a new position as you continue your service.
Changing Schools – The Essentials
Essentials | May 2022
Relocation is part of military life. Every few years your family may be required to move, possibly across the county or to another country. Relocating a school-aged child includes its own unique challenges and responsibilities. Military OneSource provides practical information on enrollment, placement and attendance, as well as other helpful intel you’ll need to successfully help your children navigate these transitions and build lifelong resiliency.
Managing Your Career as a Military Spouse During a PCS
Article | August 2020
You’re beginning a new chapter of your military life. As a military spouse, a successful transition may include finding meaningful work at your new duty station. By tapping into your network of support and accessing a variety of programs and resources, you can continue to advance your career while building a new nest.
Military Spouses: Find Support From a Peer
Article | March 2019
Attention military spouses: Whether you’re new to the military community or a seasoned spouse, we can all find some solace in talking with a peer who has been there/done that.
Caregiver Support Services – The Essentials
Essentials | June 2020
For military caregivers, each day can bring new questions and new challenges. Make sure you are accessing the resources and support you need to care for yourself and your loved one. Military OneSource offers several resources tailored specifically to the needs of caregivers and their families.
2020 Month of the Military Child Media Toolkit
October 2020
April is Month of the Military Child. In observance of this month, the Military Community and Family Policy program is collaborating with key partners to celebrate and support military children. Together, we’re featuring. …
Military Spouse Jobs Overseas
Article | April 2020
You’ve just found out you’re moving overseas. You’re shaking up your world, and new possibilities and experiences await you. Perhaps a new job awaits you, too.
Your OCONUS Move: Planning, Resources and Tips
Article | January 2022
An overseas PCS requires lots of preparation. From finding housing to scheduling shipments, packing tips, financial readiness, the Exceptional Family Member Program, school liaisons, sponsorship and more — we have the overseas relocation support you need.
How Military Sponsorship Can Help Your Service Member During a PCS
Article | March 2021
As a member of the armed forces, your service member has the opportunity to live and work in new and different places around the world. And while moving every three or so years is part of the adventure, adjusting to a new community can also present some challenges. That’s where military sponsorship comes in.
Recent Updates to the Military OneSource Website
Article | February 2022
Navigating MilitaryOneSource.mil is easier than ever with updates based on feedback from the military community. The updates allow users to more efficiently access the information, resources and support they need to live their best MilLife.
MilLife Learning Courses on Demand
Article | January 2022
Enhance your personal and professional life by taking MilLife Learning’s expert-led, award-winning courses, available to you anytime from anywhere.
Military In Lasting Tribute
Podcast | May 2022
This episode covers various aspects of the new Military In Lasting Tribute online memorial, including what makes it different from other memorials and how survivors can submit their loved ones to be honored.
Job Opportunities in Your Local Community
Article | September 2020
Find workforce development career center websites and veterans representatives by state and territory.
Understanding and Supporting the Military Spouse in Your Life
Article | May 2021
The life of a military spouse is unique. Learn about the ways spouses contribute to the military community.
Life Overseas – The Essentials
Essentials | February 2020
Plenty of overseas employment opportunities await military spouses. Your installation is the best place to start the job hunt. Check the installation website for job postings. Consider volunteering or working from home as you settle in. You also have options to find jobs in the local economy, but be sure to check the Status of Forces Agreement first and be aware of taxes and fees.
Military Spouse Support
Article | January 2020
If you’ve recently married into the military, or you or your spouse has just joined, you may be feeling both nervous and excited about the future.
Logistics and Family – The Essentials
Essentials | February 2020
A permanent change of station overseas is a thrilling opportunity for your family to live abroad – a chance that few families get. An OCONUS move comes with the exciting promise of new cultures and experiences for your partner and children if they’re able to join you. Military OneSource provides online tools, personalized support and practical information to help with all the logistics of your overseas move so that you can get the most out of your adventure and start exploring your new home abroad.
Moving With an Individualized Education Program
Article | September 2021
If you have a child with an individualized education program, don’t be nervous about moving schools. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, ensures that all children with special needs have access to a free, appropriate public education and the tools needed to meet their educational goals — no matter where or how often your family moves.