MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
Highlights & Headlines
Music Industry Partners with AAFES to Offer the Gift of Music to Military Families Recognizing that good music is integral to morale, fifteen artists, including Grammy Award winners/nominees, have teamed up with AAFES to deliver a special gift to troops this holiday season; a free compilation of songs produced exclusively for Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines called "For the Troops II."
(Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008)
Military Spouse Scholarship Opportunity Spouses of Uniformed Service members (active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees, and survivors) are eligible for the National Military Family Association's 2009 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship. Applications will be available by December 5th.
(Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008)
U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule Expands FMLA The U.S. Department of Labor has published a final rule to update its regulations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - a measure that will help workers and their employers better understand their rights and responsibilities, and speed the implementation of a new law that expands FMLA coverage for military family members.
(Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008)
Fall/Winter Baby Book Making Special Delivery To better meet the needs of these new military parents, the Exchange Service has unveiled the 2008 Fall/Winter Baby Book. The 52-page catalog has the latest contemporary baby items for every budget.
(Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008)
National Resource Directory Helps Wounded Warriors A Web-based network of support for wounded warriors, veterans and their families, as well as the families of the fallen, has sprung from a collaborative effort by the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs.
(Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008)
'Readiness Challenge' Events to Help Families Manage Finances Installation commanders from all military services and the Defense Department have begun conducting "Financial Readiness Challenge" events nationwide. Visit the Financial Readiness Campaign section of MilitaryHOMEFRONT for dates and locations and to register.
