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Celebrating 'National Veterans and Military Families Month'
by David Vergun, DOD News
November 3, 2021
The Defense Department recognizes that
military families have important roles to play in supporting a
strong and ready force.
"Our nation's service members do not serve
alone. Alongside them are the dedicated members of their families,
whose commitment and resolve strengthen our nation. Your support and
resilience help strengthen our force," said C. Eddy Mentzer, acting
director of military community support programs.
"The
department recognizes that readiness depends on a strong and
resilient home front, and we honor those who make it possible ... our
nation's nearly 3 million military family members," said Mentzer,
whose spouse is an active-duty Air Force colonel.
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June, 20, 2020 - U.S. Army 1st Lt. Daniel Truex, with the 617th Military Police Company, having fun with his family while on vacation at an undisclosed beach as the waves softly roll over their feet. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane)
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Every military family is unique and could consist of
not just immediate family members, but also partners, caregivers,
extended family members and friends. "Each one of you is important."
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, said Mentzer. The entire suite of these
resources is available on the Military OneSource website.
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From left, Air Force Airman Cloetel Best, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pierre Best and Air Force Airman Loreal
Best, all members of Task Force Liberty, in Liberty Village at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
on October 20, 2021. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. James Liker)
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"Military OneSource
should be the first stop for any military family when facing
adversity," said Mentzer. "Service members and their families can
visit the website. Our team
will listen to your needs and lead you to the resources you need.
"Military OneSource is not just for currently serving military
families, but also for transitioning service members and their
families. They have access to all Military OneSource has to offer up
to 365 days post transition."
That website provides helpful information and guidance on
topics, such as:
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Nurturing and growing friendships and
relationships to help maintain important connections
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Navigating parenting and caregiving
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Planning for and working through
different transitions in military life
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Parenting, relationship support and
child care help
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Programs for youths
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Spouse employment opportunities
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Permanent change of station and
deployment assistance
About Military OneSource
Military OneSource is a DOD-funded program that is both a call
center and a website providing comprehensive information, resources
and assistance on every aspect of military life. Service members and
the families of active-duty military; National Guard and reserve
(irrespective of activation status); Coast Guard members when
activated for the Navy; DOD expeditionary civilians; and survivors
are eligible for Military OneSource services. These services are
available worldwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week; they are free
to the user
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