Dec. 2019: Holiday Support, National Guard, Space-A & More

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Keeping Joy in the Holidays
 
The holiday season is a time to celebrate and enjoy friends, family and festivities. While family gatherings, holiday traditions and social activities can be fun, they also might leave you feeling overwhelmed. Military OneSource offers ways to make this holiday season peaceful for you and your loved ones.
 
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Exploring New Traditions with MFLC
 
Sometimes military life means honoring the holidays in new ways. If your family is experiencing a deployment, has recently relocated or has a unique situation, the Military and Family Life Counseling Program on your installation is a key resource for you. An MFLC can support you in finding ways to create new and meaningful family traditions.
 
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National Guard Support Now on Military OneSource
 
Online support for National Guard members has moved to Military OneSource. Check out Military OneSource to find programs, resources and benefits available to guardsmen and their families. We're here 24/7 to answer your questions and help you thrive.
 
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Do you know your Military Community? New Report Highlights
How much do you know about the people who serve in our nation's armed forces? Check out the newly released 2018 Demographics: Profile of the Military Community for a closer look at our active-duty and reserve service members and their families.

Introducing personalized support for New MilParents

Parenting a young child, or expecting a baby? Explore the new New MilParent specialty consultation from Military OneSource, and get help with toilet training, sleep issues, finding child care and more.


Score Last-Minute Deals with Space-A Travel
Planning some last-minute holiday travel? Space-A travel provides room on military flights at little or no cost and is great for families with flexible schedules. Conditions apply, but Space-A travel can help you and your holiday dollars go further.

MySTeP: Helping MilSpouses Prepare for Success
If holiday spending has you thinking about your long-term financial goals, check out the new Military Spouse Transition Program. MySTeP leads spouses to resources that will assist them in making the most of MilLife and prepare for the life your family wants, now and after leaving the service.

Tax Tip: Get Organized Early
Establish a specific place for all incoming tax documents as you create a checklist that meets your tax filing needs, including full names, Social Security numbers, date of birth and ages of all persons to be included on the return.
 
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Dec. 7, 2019
Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 13, 2019
National Guard Birthday
We send our best wishes
for peace and joy during the holiday season.

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MilLife Tips
Military Families Learning Network Webinar
“Minimizing Holiday Chaos: Routine Management for Children With Special Needs”
MilLife Learning
Money Matters – Developing Your Spending Plan
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Maximizing Holiday Joy as a Military Family

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What They're Saying
Great resource and obviously using it for myself but I have referred another solider today actually. Being a reservist we don't have always the direct access as active duty, but we use Military OneSource.
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