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Military OneSource provides options to military spouses, family entrepreneurs
April 25, 2024 — The Department of Defense, in partnership with other federal agencies, has options available to help budding entrepreneurs within the military community start and maintain their businesses... MORE

An entrepreneur stands at a table with handmade goods, while others browse the items for sale.

Empowering service members: advancing mental health access, targeted care
November 14, 2023 — Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner... MORE

Graphic demonstrating the process of Mental Health care and additional resources through targeted care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations
September 28, 2023 — Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means... MORE

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New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness
May 8, 2023 — Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness... MORE

A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont.

Military OneSource MilTax now available for 2023 tax filing, support
February 9, 2023 — The Department of Defense announced that free expert support and e-filing for the 2023 tax season are now available for the military community. A DOD benefit offered through Military OneSource, MilTax includes tax preparation and e-filing software developed specifically for the military community, as well as personalized virtual support... MORE

CDE provides Hanscom civilians professional development opportunities

DOD offering additional assistance in finding employment for military spouses
November 4, 2022 — The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support. One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for military spouses... MORE

DOD celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month
November 2, 2022 — The Defense Department recognizes that military families have important roles to play in supporting a strong and ready force. Military life has its own unique challenges and rewards, and the department wants to ensure family members have support and access to resources they can use. The entire suite of these resources is available on the Military OneSource website... MORE

A photo of the 34th Fighter Squadron homecoming

Military tax services available through Military OneSource
January 19, 2021 — Filing taxes can be a daunting task every year, but the Department of Defense has helpful resources for active duty service members and their families, and it’s all free through Military OneSource... MORE

Filing taxes can be a daunting task every year, but the Defense Department has helpful resources for active-duty service members and their families, and it's all free through Military OneSource beginning today.

App for military resources available to service members, families
November 9, 2020 — The "My Military OneSource" mobile app makes it more convenient for service members and their families to access resources from a smartphone... MORE

Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available
July 30, 2020 — The Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy office is adapting how it executes its programs in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Military OneSource, family and spouse programs still available
March 30, 2020 — Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life... MORE

MilTax: Military OneSource offers free tax prep
January 17, 2020 — Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department's Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease filing stress for service members and their families... MORE

The Defense Department’s Military OneSource will kick off its MilTax resources Jan. 22, 2020. Service members and their families can use MilTax to submit their own taxes electronically, or talk with a tax consultant to have tax forms filled out. It’s free.

Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates
December 19, 2019 — If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Above all -- you matter and your Air Force Family cares about you. ... MORE

37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Employment options, tools abound for military spouses
October 16, 2019 — Military spouses looking for employment have a lot of options and a lot of tools available to them... MORE

Arman Johnson speaks with a local business representative during a spouse employment job fair at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.

Stopping bullying takes understanding, involvement
September 25, 2018 — Whether it’s physical or verbal, face-to-face or online, bullying can have lasting effects as children grow older. But with the help of parents, educators and experts, this type of harassment can be addressed – or possibly even stopped... MORE

Children can experience social withdrawal, anxiety and depression as a result of bullying. From the Stop Bullying campaign to Military OneSource, resources are available to help parents and their families identify and address bullying.

Military OneSource benefits extended to veterans, families for full year after separation
August 14, 2018 — Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits has been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life, Defense Department officials announced Aug. 13... MORE

Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits has been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life.

DOD offers enhanced support for military families with special needs
June 5, 2018 — The Defense Department now offers access to a wide array of newly enhanced and specialized support for military families with special needs... MORE

Officials launched the Exceptional Family Member Program “ROC” -- for resources, options and consultations -- May 30. Available through Military OneSource, it offers additional expertise, specialized support and more ways to connect families with resources, all of which augment the services already provided by the EFMP staff at military installations around the world, officials said.

Free Tax Filing Software Available to Military Members
January 23, 2018 — With the new year bringing a new tax season, Military OneSource has launched its free tax software to support military members and their families in the annual task of filing... MORE

Volunteers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, and JBSA-Randolph will operate tax centers for eligible active duty members and military retirees. The tax centers provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for federal and state tax returns.

Military OneSource Highlights Commitment to Military in ‘Our Promise to You’
November 30, 2017 — As part of its commitment to service members and their families, Erika Slaton, a Military OneSource program analyst, said the program launched the “Our Promise to You” initiative that is featured prominently on the website... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Fitzgerald hugs his family after returning from a 10 month deployment to the Middle East with the 153rd Engineer Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, in Huron, S.D., Sept. 30, 2017. Whether deployed or at home, service members and their families are eligible for the resources offered through Military OneSource.