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Military Family Support

The Defense Department recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military families, and dedicates resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.

 

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Strengthening Food Security in the Force: Strategy and Roadmap

Strengthening Food Security in the Force: Strategy and Roadmap
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
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Defense Department Implements Early Childhood Education Curriculum

Defense Department Implements Early Childhood Education Curriculum
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Parents

Spouses

Children

Moving / Deployment

Online Learning

Finances

Health & Wellness

Service members, their families and recently separated service members have 24/7 access to information and support anywhere in the world, at no cost.

The Military Crisis Line, part of the Veterans Crisis line, is a free, confidential resource that serves military members, their families and friends.

By The Numbers

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FY19:4,747,313 DOD personnel and
family members

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FY19:1,644,456 Military children

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Military families
move on average every 2 - 3 years

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Military children
will change schools 6 - 8 times

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1 in 4 Military spouses are
unemployed or actively
seeking work

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