APRIL 30, 2020 - With schools from Pre-K through college shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Navy military and civilian families are often navigating uncharted waters when looking for studying help for their children's schoolwork or even their own -- until now. Thanks to the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy Office, the extended military family … [Read more...]
Soldiers Authorized to Accumulate Additional Leave This Year
APRIL 21, 2020 - Soldiers who have continued to serve during the coronavirus pandemic can now accumulate an additional 60 days of leave, according to new guidance. A special leave accrual allows Soldiers who have served between March 11 and Sept. 30 of 2020 to carryover up to 120 leave days of leave into fiscal year 2021, doubling the normal carryover limit of 60 … [Read more...]
Telehealth, Virtual Counseling Available to Soldiers
APRIL 14, 2020 - After the Defense Department told non-essential personnel to remain in their residences to prevent the spread of coronavirus last month, many Soldiers found themselves in unfamiliar territory: working from home for the first time. Teleworking brought challenges many Soldiers had not faced before, including separation from their units and commanders. Col. … [Read more...]
Help Available for Soldiers Locked into Lease Agreements
APRIL 13, 2020 - Soldiers and families locked into untenable lease agreements due to the COVID-19 stop-movement order can access legal support to reduce their financial obligation. Under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, Soldiers can terminate their lease agreement with permanent-change-of-station or deployment orders that exceed 90 days, according to Army G-1 … [Read more...]
OneSource, Family and Spouse Programs Still Available
MARCH 30, 2020 - The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the new coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program continue to serve the military community. “We are working hard to provide … [Read more...]