NEWS

June 10, 2025
DOD Launches Child Care Expansion Initiative, Provides More Options to Military Families

Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options.
May 30, 2025
DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years

The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department.
May 22, 2025
Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
Nov. 27, 2024
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families.
Sept. 18, 2024
It Takes a Team to Build Family Resilience

Animals help military family members learn resilience.
June 25, 2024
DOD working to raise awareness of avenues for public service

The Department of Defense is actively working to raise the public's awareness of opportunities to serve their country both in military and civilian capacities.
June 11, 2024
DOD will offer reimbursements for breast milk shipping expenses Under New Policy 

The Defense Department has issued a new policy to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves.
March 27, 2024
Pentagon official spotlights top units, leaders to drive culture of safety across DOD

A senior Pentagon official is shining a bright light on top performing leaders as part of the Defense Department's mission to drive safety and risk management throughout the total force and take care of those who serve.
Aug. 10, 2023
DOD Makes Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts Available to Service Members

The DOD is making it easier for eligible military families to have money from their paychecks diverted to an account that can be used to pay for dependent care services.
June 26, 2023
DOD issues Exceptional Family Member Program policy

The Defense Department issued its own Exceptional Family Member Program, a move that ensures consistency across the services for military families with special needs.