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- The Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD has made the voting process easier than ever for Americans serving overseas, Pam Mitchell, the program’s acting director, says. The website includes a tab for each state’s deadlines for registering to vote and casting absentee ballots. It also has online registration and absentee ballot assistance, and includes a mobile app.
- The Army Suicide Prevention website offers training materials, videos, and other resources to assist in the prevention of suicide. The Army's Suicide Prevention mission is to improve readiness through the development and enhancement of the ...Army Suicide Prevention Program policies designed to minimize suicide behavior; thereby preserving mission effectiveness through individual readiness for Soldiers, their Families, and Department of the Army civilians. Click to learn more.See More
- The goal of SHARP is clear. Eradicate sexual harassment and assault from the ranks by providing Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians valuable tools such as awareness, prevention and education.
- The Air Force Suicide Prevention website offers training materials, videos, outreach and communication kits, and other tools for program managers, commanders, and the larger Air Force community to aid in suicide prevention. Click to learn more.
- DoDLive President Obama marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks by remembering the innocent lives lost, and honoring the first responders and men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed to keep our country safe.
- Everyone can help prevent suicide. Know how to recognize common risk factors including chronic pain; feelings of guilt, anger, or shame; exposure to trauma; a sense of hopelessness; relationship problems; and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you notice these behaviors in friends and family who have served in the military, encourage them to seek help.
- A special report about how military members, DOD employees and their families are remembering 9/11 at the Pentagon.
- The Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress is designed to provide guidance and tools to leaders on what to look for, what to do and specific resources for helping Marines who are in distress. This quick reference guide covers approximately 40 different problems Marines may face.
- President Barack Obama today signed a proclamation designating tomorrow’s 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States as Patriot Day and National Day of Remembrance.
- Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- DOD Family Matters: Discussions with children about 9/11 should be age-appropriate and based on information the child needs and is ready for, as well as the family’s personal connection to the tragedy, Cozza said. For those closely impacted by 9/11, children can benefit by memorializing the day with drawings, crafts, or poetry, or by putting up flags or visiting grave sites, he said.
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Register today for the Military OneSource Dealing with Debt Webinar! Scheduled for Tuesday, September 18 at 10:00AM Eastern. They will provide tips on avoiding rip-offs and pitfalls related to debt, including debt-relief scams, time-barred ...debts, and your rights concerning debt collection. This one-hour webinar includes a 15-minute question-and-answer period after the presentation. You may submit your questions to Carol Kando-Pineda before the webinar by sending an email to MOSwebinars@militaryonesource.com.See MoreTuesday, September 18, 2012; 10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT
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This webinar will provide tips on avoiding rip-offs and pitfalls related to debt, including debt-relief scams, time-barred debts, and your rights concernin...- As the anniversary approaches, Obama said, this is a time to remember the men, women and children lost in the attacks, the families they left behind, and a chance to honor the courage of the first responders who risked their lives and the American troops who ensure the nation’s security.
- DoDLive An effective suicide prevention strategy requires vigilance, Panetta said. He called on leaders, particularly the noncommissioned officers and junior officers who lead troops day-to-day, to be sensitive, aware and open to signs of stress in the ranks.
- Heavy rains did not keep milspouses from attending the Quantico Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Job Fair. It was a packed house! Check out some of the businesses that were at the fair. You won't want to miss their helpful job searching, interviewing and career tips!
- Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter providing you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense and dates for upcoming Guard and Reserve onsite sales.
- Photo Friday: U.S. Navy Chief Personnel Specialist Kevin Sun, assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) reunites with his dog and other loved ones in Pearl Harbor after completing Pacific Partnership 2012. ...Mercy is in Pearl Harbor to drop off several partner nations and other crew on its way back to San Diego after the completion of Pacific Partnership 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Released) DoDLiveSee More
- With the presidential election fast approaching, NOW is the time to register or request your ballot if you are stationed overseas! Take advantage of your right to vote. This is the easiest way to make your voice heard. If you have questions...about your state or other specific questions, give the Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD (FVAP) a call or a visit the FAQ section on their website. Their contact us page provides international toll-free dialing information and even an option for live chat!See More
- DoDLive: Slated to begin servicewide in November, the current three-day, optional program will be expanded to five days and has been redesigned into a comprehensive, mandatory program that includes pre-separation counseling, a military-to-civilian skills review, a Veterans Affairs benefits briefing, financial planning support, job search skills building, and individual transition plan preparation.
- The change affects users of Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Family Child Care, Middle School & Teen Programs, Youth Sports & Fitness, and Army Community Based Programs. Depending on location, some families may see an increase in...their childcare fees, while others will see a reduction. In some cases, families may not see changes. The new fees are based on total family income, not rank or civilian grade. By 2014, DOD plans to have fully implemented consistent fees for each of the nine total family-income categories. The intent of this policy is to create predictable and consistent childcare fees across all of the services. For more information, contact the Army Fee Assistance administrator at 210-466-1057.See More
- Sesame Street for Military Families: NEW FREE APP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
The Sesame Street for Military Families app puts Sesame’s resources right in your pocket! Now you can use your mobile device to access engaging videos, articles, sto...rybooks, parent guides, and more to help you support your preschool and school-aged children as they encounter transitions common to military families.See More
Available now from the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sesame-street-for-military/id550520652?mt=8
Coming later this month for Android devices!
- The Exceptional Advocate eNewsletter is here! The new school year is officially underway. Are you looking for ways to set your child up for a success? Then check out our article: "Ten Tips to Help Your Child Succeed in School" included in t...his month's issue. A therapeutic ice skating program was offered this summer for children enrolled in the Peterson Air Force Base Exceptional Family Member Program; you can read all about it this month. On August 31, Dr. Rebecca Posante retired from her position as director of the Office of Military Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs (OSN). In this issue she says farewell and, in her own words, recalls some of her career highlights and personal experiences. You won't want to miss it. You'll find these articles and much more in the September issue of The Exceptional Advocate.See More
To view the interactive flip version of The Exceptional Advocate, click: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/efmp/book/2012/September
You may also view the html version of The Exceptional Advocate by clicking: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/efmp/news
- DoDLive: September marks Suicide Prevention Month across the U.S. Army. In this video, Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks about the prevention of suicides.
- National Preparedness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness on the importance of disaster preparedness. The event was instituted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security a year after the de...vastating events of 9/ll. With a theme of "Pledge to Prepare: Awareness to Action," the goal of this year's commemoration is to encourage all Americans to take specific steps to be prepared for all kinds of disasters and emergencies.See More
- DOD Family Matters: “The spouse knows the patient better than I do; they’ve been living with them for years,” Dr. James Bender, a clinical psychologist with the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, told me today. “They’re kind of at the front line of this.”
- Military Extension Internship Program: These internships will provide experiences and information that ultimately aid interns’ pursuits of professional careers and their ability to work in and advocate for additional childcare and youth programs in the U.S. The deadline for applying is September 28, 2012. Submit your application at: http://www.ydae.purdue.edu/military/apponline.cfm
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: “Our goal is to make sure that anyone who wants to vote has the resources and tools they need from anywhere in the world to successfully exercise that right,” Mitchell said. Active-duty members of th...e armed forces, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their family members and U.S. citizens who are living outside the United States for work, school or other reasons can use FVAP.See More
- New Webinar! Dealing With Debt, Tuesday, September 18, at 10:00AM EDT. This webinar will provide tips on avoiding rip-offs and pitfalls related to debt, including debt-relief scams, time-barred debts, and your rights concerning debt collection. This one-hour webinar includes a 15-minute question-and-answer period after the presentation. Register today!Tuesday, September 18, 2012; 10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT
Presented by Carol Kando-Pineda
This webinar will provide tips on avoiding rip-offs and pitfalls related to debt, including debt-relief scams, time-barred debts, and your rights concernin... - DoDLive: It wasn’t always easy as they worked through a long recovery, pain, and emotional stress, but through counseling and their love for one another, Chrissy and Stan worked to overcome his depression and found ways to keep their family strong. Chrissy talks about the road to recovery for her husband, Stan, who lost a leg while serving in Iraq.
- Every parent wants their child to do well in school, but sometimes the morning rush gets so hectic a healthful breakfast gets pushed aside. Don’t let that happen at your house. Reliable research shows that children who eat a healthful break...fast are more alert and creative in the classroom, have better problem-solving skills and improved hand-eye coordination, tend to be more physically active and miss fewer days of school. The meal doesn’t have to be anything terribly involved – scrambled eggs done in the microwave, whole grain toast and orange juice; sliced fresh fruit topped with yogurt and sprinkled with granola; and peanut butter and banana slices on a whole-grain English muffin with a glass of milk on the side are all balanced breakfast menus.See More
- The Army and NFL are continuing the dialogue and sharing of research on TBI, said Odierno, citing examples of joint efforts at monitoring TBI, including placing special sensors in the helmets of both soldiers and NFL players, which can dete...ct a possible concussion following trauma to the head. “You are the future leaders of Army,” he told them. “Together, we can make a big difference, sharing medical research, and helping players and fighters and bringing a greater awareness to society as well. I believe we can change our cultures, with athletes and soldiers sharing their experiences.” The cultural shift to which Goodell was referring is the reluctance of many football players and soldiers to ask for help after receiving concussions.See More
- Looking for images and resources to help spread the word on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? DCoE - Defense Centers of Excellence has you covered! Visit http://www.dcoe.health.mil/SuicidePreventionWarriors.aspx for resources for service members, veterans, clinicians and families.
- EFMP WEBINAR! Come learn about STOP (Specialized Training of Military Families) Thursday, September 6 at 1:00PM ET. For military families who have an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), this webinar will help you identify possible resources as...well as identified strategies that have been proven by military families throughout the world. Participants will have the chance to ask questions of knowledgeable and recognized leaders in the field who have provided over 30 years of support for military families who have children and youth with disabilities and special needs.See More
Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Presented by Heather Hebdon and Luz Adriana Martine
Military families who have an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) will interact with many different resources and entities both within t... - The school system will add five courses from the science, technology, engineering and mathematics curricula, and effective this year, graduation will include an additional math requirement. The schools also will expand a program to teach ch...ildren Spanish in elementary schools, in addition to local languages, at many of the overseas schools. This year, the system will join 46 states in adopting the Common Core Standards -- descriptions of what children should know and be able to do by grade level and in content areas, providing what Fitzgerald called “the power of having standards that are the same for every state.” The states have adopted standards in two subject areas -- mathematics and reading/language arts – and science is under development, the director said.See More
- Due to Hurricane Isaac, the 1Million Kick Challenge scheduled for September 7th has been postponed. We will post the new date and time as soon as it's available.** Please note: Due to Hurricane Isaac, the 1Million Kick Challenge scheduled for September 7th has been postponed. We will post the new date and time as soon as it's available. **
The LIONMAN Foundation is challenging one million people... - DoDLive: President Obama signed an Executive Order directing key federal departments to expand suicide prevention strategies and take steps to meet the current and future demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment services for veterans, service members, and their families. Ensuring that all veterans, Active, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families receive the support they deserve is a top priority.
- DOD Family Matters: The Federal Partners for Bullying Prevention website, created by the Health Resources and Services Administration and its eight partner departments, is offering a video challenge to help prevent and end bullying in schoo...ls and communities across the nation. The contest invites youth ages 13-18 to create a 30- to 60-second video to inform and motivate youth to prevent bullying. The videos should promote an environment of kindness and respect for others, and show how not to be a bystander to bullying, Education Secretary Arne Duncan says in a video on the site. Video entries must be submitted by Oct. 14. Learn More:See More
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DoDLive: September is Suicide Awareness Month. If you know someone who may be in need please take the time and share some of the resources available and get them help. Even if it just means sharing a story that may connect with them on some level.- DoDLive: USO centers are lifting the spirits of America’s troops and their families. At more than 160 locations worldwide the USO provides a home away from home for troops and their families. Last year alone, USO centers were visited 8 million times by troops and their families. While every USO center is different, each one is designed to meet the specific needs of the troops and families that they serve.
- Marine Corps Cpl. Rene Renteria, a radar repairman by trade and assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., is one of three active-duty service members competing in the Paralympic Games. He credits his family with keeping him focused, especially during tough times.“I have wife and a daughter,” he said. “[They're] who I'm here for. They help me keep my head up, with whatever goes on."
- Obama noted a new executive order he signed today that gives troops, veterans and family members better access to mental health care, as well as resources already being put toward diagnosing and treating those with traumatic brain injuries,...post-traumatic stress and other difficulties. “We’re going to add even more counselors and mental-health providers,” he said. “We’re launching a new awareness campaign, starting tomorrow, and I’m directing a task force to find out what works best so we’re doing everything we can to help those in need and save lives.” Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness, rather “it’s a sign of strength,” the president said.See More
- Photo Friday: Master Sgt. Brannon A. Niesent is greeted at Camp Foster by his family upon his return from a 7-month deployment to Afghanistan Aug. 19. Niesent is the operations chief for Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle
- Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter providing you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense and dates for upcoming Guard and Reserve onsite sales.
- The USTA has made an unprecedented effort through its Military Outreach Program to reach more than 100,000 service members and military families to introduce them to the benefits of tennis. The USTA uses programs to reach service members an...d military families in communities and on bases, and to help wounded warriors through tennis therapy clinics when they come home. “Tennis can connect our service men and women with each other, their families, and their communities,” Dr. Biden said. “Joining Forces is proud to have partners like the USTA, whose support honors the courage and sacrifice of our military families.”See More
- DoDLive: The housing service center will help you find suitable, safe and affordable housing. Our housing professionals are specially trained to help service members and their families, as well as unaccompanied military personnel wherever ...they choose to live. One of the popular programs is the Rental Partnership Program, or RPP. The RPP provides service members and their families with affordable, off-base housing, and will lower the costs associated with off-base housing. Watch to learn more:See More
- Getting your children ready for a new school year can be a big hassle for most parents, especially if you’re a military spouse. Fortunately, the Department of Defense Education Activity has some new programs and initiatives to assist you. O...n Thursday, Aug. 30, DoDLive was joined by Marilee Fitzgerald, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, who discussed the start of the new school year and initiatives like the Common Core adoption, Parent Portal and DoDEA’s proposed changes to graduation requirements. Follow the link below to read the transcript or listen to a recording of the roundtable.See More
- Governors of four states have activated more than 7,500 National Guard soldiers and airmen to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac, Defense Department officials said today. In Louisiana, where the storm made landfall yesterday as...a hurricane, 5,761 Guardsmen have been activated. Alabama has activated 177 Guard members, 17 are activated in Florida, and Mississippi has activated 1,547 citizen-soldiers and airmen. Guardsmen also transported 1,200 meals and water to the naval air station-joint reserve base gym in Belle Chasse, along with 150 cases of water and 1,500 meals to the base itself. The Guard also delivered a 350-kilowatt generator to a nursing home in Belle Chase.See More
- "I have learned a great wealth of knowledge about the complexities unique to military communities and the effects of deployment/death on children. I feel that it has given me many new perspectives about the importance of providing care for ...See More
families. I would recommend this internship program to anyone who is interested in and undertaking courses related to fields working with children." - Lisa R., a recent University of Delaware graduate with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, spent last summer interning for the Air Force at Ramstein AFB, Germany Military Extension Internship Program - REMINDER: Due to system wide maintenance, MilitaryHOMEFRONT websites will be unavailable from 8:00pm ET TONIGHT tbrough 2:00am ET, Friday, August 31. We apologize for any inconvenience. http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
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To find a participating retail network pharmacy visit Express Scripts Inc.'s website: www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call: 1-877-363-1303.- DoDLive: Tony Horton, best known for his P90X series of workouts, is visiting several military installations in California this month, talking to Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors about getting fit and staying healthy through smart choices about food and exercise.
- New EFMP Webinar! Military families who have an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) will interact with many different resources and entities both within the military and in the surrounding civilian communities. This webinar will help participan...ts identify possible resources that they may want to know about as well as identified strategies that have been proven by military families throughout the world. Whether working with a school district, a medical provider, or community recreation program the best approach can vary. Participants will have the chance to ask questions of knowledgeable and recognized leaders in the field who have provided over 30 years of support for military families who have children and youth with disabilities and special needs.See More
Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Presented by Heather Hebdon and Luz Adriana Martine
Military families who have an Exceptional Family Member (EFM) will interact with many different resources and entities both within t...
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