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Spotlight The latest additions to Military Community & Family Policy (MC&FP), including policy, tools and guides
New Domestic Abuse DoD Instruction This Instruction is the first to specifically address domestic abuse in the Department of Defense and is the single-source document for DoD domestic abuse policies and procedures.
TurboTAP TurboTAP.org is the Department of Defense's official website providing information for Service members on transitioning from military service.
Moving MilitaryINSTALLATIONS and Plan My Move, two new helpful features from MilitaryHOMEFRONT, provide you with the tools to successfully plan your next move.
DoD Special Needs Parents Toolkit The DoD Special Needs Parent Toolkit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared towards helping military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements.
MC&FP News Releases Notable Quality of Life developments and Department of Defense announcements and alerts.
Archives View past news items
Simulator Helps Teens in Europe Learn to Drive By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009)
MONS, Belgium, Jan. 12, 2009 - Teenagers here are learning to drive in the rain, in the fog, and even on narrow mountain roads at night. They're driving while their friends talk and laugh behind them, and even while their cell phones ring. But because of new technology, their lives are in no way at risk. Chairman Notes Military Family Appreciation Week By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008)
Military Family Appreciation Week is being celebrated from 21 - 28 Nov, and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued a message noting the observance.
(Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008) Postal Service Sets Holiday Mailing Guidelines By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008)
As the holidays approach and military families start thinking about what they're going to send loved ones serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind.Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans By Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008)
Veterans with conventional home loans now have
new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
guaranteed home loan.
