Military Casualty Office How does the Military inform the surviving family of the death of a service member? What is the process? Is there someone who can answer questions that the surviving family members have? Answer: Our primary goal is to provide prompt reporting, dignified and humane notification, efficient, thorough and compassionate assistance to family members. Because of the sensitivity of this information... Date Updated: 01/21/2011
Birth or Death Certificate How can I obtain my or my child's birth certificate if born overseas at a military installation? Answer: The Department of Defense periodically receives requests for a certificate or record of a birth or death that occurred overseas. The U.S. State Department handles these issues. For Information on How... Date Updated: 04/17/2012
Teaching overseas Where can I find information about teaching overseas for the Department of Defense and for American sponsored schools? Answer: The international schools affiliated with the Department of State are independent, non-government schools sponsored by Americans or in which American citizens have considerable interest. Since they... Date Updated: 01/28/2011
Care Packages How can I send a care package to a service member? Answer: Thank you so much for your interest in sending our troops a care package. You can find useful links and other information about sending care packages by clicking here. Date Updated: 08/19/2011
DoD Passport Requirements What are the passport requirements for all DoD personnel including contractors? Answer: All active duty members of the armed forces traveling with military identification will be exempt from the requirement to present a valid passport ( click here ) when entering the United States... Date Updated: 01/27/2011
Requesting Reconsideration After Being Denied Enlistment into the Armed Forces Can the Secretary of Defense help me join the military if I have been turned down by one or more of the military services for physical or other reasons? Answer: We greatly appreciate your desire to join the Armed Forces. Our rules for entry are purposely tough, because in the field, the lives of your fellow service members may well depend on your physical... Date Updated: 02/11/2011
Historical/Research from DoD Where can I find historical or research information about or from the Department of Defense? Answer: Historical/research information of the type you are requesting can be found by contacting the National Archives and Records Administration or the historical branches of the armed forces. The National... Date Updated: 02/08/2011
Adding a Name to the Vietnam Memorial "Wall" How do I go about adding a name to the wall? Answer: Responsibility for initiating the actions necessary to add a name to the memorial rests with the individual Military Services (i.e., Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force). For clarification... Date Updated: 02/01/2011
Submiting an Idea or Proposal to the Pentagon/DoD How do I submit an idea useful to the Pentagon? Answer: We have offices within the Department of Defense (DoD) that can evaluate your invention or idea and offer guidance on submitting your proposal. Each office within DoD and the Military... Date Updated: 04/26/2011
Pentagon Statistics Where can I find statistics on the Pentagon? Answer: We suggest that you visit Pentagon Facts & Figures. Date Updated: 01/27/2011