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
The 2009 Scholarships For Military Children Program Is Up and Running! Applications must be in the store - either by hand or mail - by close of business February 18, 2009. They are available in commissaries worldwide or online.
(Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008)
Troops Enjoy Money Management Benefits and Escape Financial Trends Service members are relatively insulated from the financial disasters affecting many Americans, and increasingly are taking advantage of programs designed to promote what military leaders call "financial readiness."
(Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008)
DFAS to Release 2008 Tax Statements Military service members, military retirees and annuitants, and federal civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) can expect to receive their 2008 tax statements beginning in December 2008.
(Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008)
New Year Brings New Tools to Quit Tobacco DoD and TRICARE are offering new innovative online tools to help military service members keep their New Year's resolutions to quit tobacco.
(Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 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.
