Bereavement Camps: A Place to Grieve and Heal
Article | February 2022
Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for you to connect with people who understand how to help you with your grief journey.
Military and Family Life Counseling Program’s Child and Youth Camps
Article | December 2018
Children and teens learn flexibility, adaptability and resiliency through their life in a military family, but they may not understand how to apply those strengths to their current life situation.
Navy Boot Camp and Officer Candidate School: What to Expect
Article | January 2022
Navy Boot Camp is the first step in turning you into a sailor with all the skills to perform in the fleet. If you’re on the Navy officer path, you’ll attend a 13-week course to prepare for an officer’s responsibilities. Know what to expect and arrive ready for Navy training.
Marine Corps Boot Camp and Officer Candidates School: What to Expect
Article | May 2022
Marine Corps Basic Recruit Training is the first step in preparing you mentally and physically to serve. The second step is the School of Infantry, where you’ll develop core skills for service.
Eight Things You Should Know Before Your Service Member Leaves for Boot Camp
Article | November 2020
This list can help you – whether you are a parent, sibling, friend, fiancé or extended family member – to get ready before your service member ships off to basic training, or boot camp.
Military Youth and Teen Programs
Article | April 2022
When it comes to keeping kids busy with age-appropriate activities, military youth and teen programs offer something for every child, including organized activities, field trips, computer labs, music stations and workout rooms.
Make a Plan to Stay in Touch With Your Service Member
Article | November 2020
Communicating with friends and family is very important for service members; a phone call or care package can help them feel connected, boost spirits and improve focus. However, whether your service member is in boot camp, stationed far away or serving in a combat zone, it can be tough to get ahold of them sometimes.
Army Basic Training: What To Expect
Article | January 2022
Basic training is the first step in preparing you to be a soldier. It starts with basic combat training or Army boot camp.
New to the Military? Get Answers to Common Military Uniform Questions
Article | January 2022
Thinking about joining the military? Perhaps you’ve already signed up and are waiting to head to boot camp, or someone close to you has joined the military. Some of the common questions among new recruits and their loved ones relate to military uniforms.
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.
Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program
General | February 2022
This page includes information on morale, welfare and recreation programs for the Army.
Sending a Military Care Package: What You Need to Know
Article | April 2020
Military care packages deliver a welcome piece of home to your service member while they’re away – whether that’s your child, fiancé, sibling or friend. They help both of you stay connected despite distance or duty. Here are some appropriate ways to send those care packages to your service member throughout their time in the military.
Department of Defense Directory on Early Intervention, Special Education and Related Services in OCONUS Communities
Article | October 2021
Whether your family is moving to Ansbach, Germany, or Camp Zama, Japan, you’ll want to know everything you can about overseas schools, especially if you have children with special educational needs.
Children and Youth Counseling Services Help Develop Healthy Habits
Article | April 2021
As a parent of a military youth, you can help your children learn how to develop healthy ways to deal with stress and life’s curveballs.
Military OneSource as a Leadership Tool
General | September 2022
Even the most competent and motivated service members. …
Military OneSource as a Leadership Tool
Article | November 2019
Leaders are competent and motivated. They know how to solve problems and delegate responsibilities. Most importantly, they are aware of their limitations and aren’t afraid to ask for help when they need it.
Best Kept Secrets: Military Campgrounds at a Discount
Article | August 2021
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program and Military OneSource offer cost-effective ways for military families to enjoy their time off. This includes the Best Kept Secrets: Joint Services Campgrounds and Facilities guide, which will connect you with recreational sites across the country.
Recognizing the Importance of Special Education Law to Families
Article | September 2021
Service attorneys, paralegals and Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support Providers from around the world participated in a five-day, joint-service legal training on special education law.
Helping You and Your Family Survive a Death by Suicide
Article | September 2021
Surviving the suicide of a loved one is different than a natural death and can be especially traumatic. It is common for survivors to feel that they didn’t do enough to save their loved one, creating feelings of what is called survivor guilt.
Giving Your Child a Happy, Healthy Start
Article | May 2022
Healthy behaviors are developed in childhood, so get your child off to a good start with habits, actions and choices that promote health and well-being.
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