Blog Posts in "Military Programs"

Military spouses often are the family's chief financial officer. From managing permanent-change-of-station moves to unexpected emergencies and changes in pay, there is little doubt about the importance of understanding the unique circumstances of managing personal finances in the military life. In recognition of military spouses and the important role they have in keeping the force financially ready, The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness introduces MilSpouse Money Mission, a new financial education resource just for military spouses. MilSpouse Money Mission is the DOD's prim... read more

We are calling on all of our warriors to consider joining the #GivingTuesdayMilitary movement Tuesday, May 5, 2020. You may have heard of the global day of giving and unity called #GivingTuesday. As an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, #GivingTuesdayNow & #GivingTuesdayMilitary will take place on May 5, 2020 as well asregularly scheduled, December 1, 2020. In 2019,Jessica Manfre, Samantha Gomolka, and Maria Reedmet in Washington DC for the first time in May of 2019 as all three represented their respective branch at the Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) Military Spou... read more

Exciting news from Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families!!! More people are now eligible to use the Tutor. com for U.S. Military Families™ program!!! To support DoD personnel and their families who are being impacted by COVID-19 disruptions, the Department of Defense MC&FP has temporarily expanded coverage of the Tutor. com for U.S. Military Families™ program to include all Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Wounded Warrior service members; DoD civilian personnel; and all of their dependent children and spouses! Survivors of KIA service members plus ROTC, NROTC, and DoD Service Academy ... read more

(News Release Exchange) Heroes come in all sizes, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the youngest among us throughout April, the Month of the Military Child. (Image courtesy of Exchange) With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange has implemented new strategies to bring the fun to military children all over the world by taking the celebration online. The Exchange is leaning forward to salute military kids for their courage, resiliency and service—because they serve, too. “Sometimes the sacrifices of military kids aren’t as visible as those of their parents,” said Ai... read more

Blue Star Family Members Receive Free Subscription to Headspace, A Meditation App It is proven that one of the best ways to reduce stress is through mediation. Our world is definitely living in unprecedented times as we are facing changes to our day to day life. A membership to Headspace could be just what you need to help alleviate the stress. Meditation is not just for adults but children as well. This is a great opportunity to give it a try for free. Headspace has generously offered Blue Star Families Members free subscriptions. This app might become some of the most relaxing10 minutes of ... read more