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.
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.
May 24, 2023 Back on Track: DOD Fellowship Guides Military Spouse's Workforce Return For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends.
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.
Dec. 15, 2022 In New Year, BAH Rates Will Increase By Average of 12.1% The significant increase in average basic allowance for housing rates for 2023 reflects the unique market conditions experienced across many locations nationwide over the past year, the Pentagon press secretary said.
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.
Oct. 3, 2022 DOD invests to help reduce prices and strengthen economic security of military families Service members and their families will soon see a 3-5 percent decrease in pricing on most grocery items in their commissaries as part of a Department of Defense initiative to bolster the economic security and stability of the military community.DOD’s “Taking Care of Service Members and Families”
Jan. 25, 2022 MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum Opens Doors to Service Members, Families Military OneSource's MilTax forum is open for business as the IRS began accepting tax returns, an official with the Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy said.
Dec. 17, 2021 CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.