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.
Jan. 17, 2023 Ronald McDonald House available for qualified military members Resources of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RHMC) are now available to all qualified service members, regardless of the distance they live from the house.
Jan. 5, 2023 DOD releases memo expanding Military Parental Leave Program The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy.
Nov. 18, 2022 DOD survey asks participants to weigh in on Exceptional Family Member Program The Defense Department launched its 2022 Exceptional Family Member Program survey today. The results will help the DOD prioritize solutions that help meet the needs of military families with special needs.