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Military Service and Family Life

Support military families as they navigate the unique opportunities and challenges connected to military service.

Contribute to family readiness by getting to know the programs, services, and experiences that are a part of active-duty military life.

Upcoming Programming

2026 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know

February 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Military life presents unique tax considerations for service members and their families, whether on active duty or in the reserves. This webinar is designed to equip service providers and financial co...

Learning Library

Military Children’s Family Relationships

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
The well-being of military children depends heavily on the quality of their relationships with their parents and siblings. This presentation will focus on evidence about the role of military service i...

Flexible Spending Accounts: Tools for Service Members

September 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to service members and their families: Health Care FSAs and Dependent Care FSAs. Participa...

The Academy | Fostering Belonging for Military-Connected Teens

August 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for an insightful webinar on the impact of school transitions related to military moves and how these changes affect military-connected adolescents. We’ll explore the challenges transient st...

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Key Estate Planning Tools for Military Families

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Amid the day-to-day demands of military service and family life, estate planning can easily fall off the radar. But taking time to plan now can prevent unnecessary stress later and give families the confidence that their wishes will be honored, even in unexpected situations.

Unlocking Global Talent: Empowering Foreign-Born & OCONUS Military Spouses in Today’s Workforce

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Military spouses stationed overseas or navigating life in a new country face complex, often overlooked employment barriers. With the proper tools, strong partnerships, and effective programming, we can turn these trends around and create clear pathways to career success for every military spouse. Seize this chance to play a role…

Policy Initiatives to Better Support Military Families

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Frequent relocations, limited access to childcare, and job inflexibility continue to make stable employment elusive for military spouses, impacting not just individuals but the resilience of entire families. New state policy initiatives from the Defense State Liaison Office (DSLO) aim to ease these burdens. Just as crucial are support systems…

The Power of Social Connection in Military Youth: Part 2

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ilitary youth who live on base go to school with other youth who are also military-connected, making them inevitably able to relate to each other and understand many of each other’s unique experiences. For military families who live off base, it can sometimes be harder for youth to connect, due…