✅ New Benefits ❤️ Peer Support ️🏕️ Free Outdoor Fun

An official communication from the United States Defense Department.

The Secretary of Defense announced initiatives to strengthen support for service members and families. Learn about recent changes to ease military moves, support MilSpouse careers and advance economic stability.

See What's New

Connect With a Peer
Who Gets It

If MilLife gets stressful, you can rely on peer-to-peer consultations to talk to someone who's been there. Set up a session over the phone or online with a peer support specialist who's lived the MilLife and work together to find resolutions that work for you.

Get Support

See the Land of the
Free — For Free!

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month and explore nature's beauty at no cost! Get free access to national parks with an America the Beautiful Pass and visit your local MWR program for discounts on camping permits, gear and more.

Get Going

Thrive in Your Parenting Role

Designed by experts at Penn State, Thrive offers free online courses to help MilParents manage stress, make healthy lifestyle choices and learn positive parenting strategies for every age and stage.

Backup for a
Better Move

When it comes to PCSing, we get it and are here to help. From shipping your stuff to finding housing, schools, child care and a new social circle, here's your hub for relocation tools and intel. Let's get moving.

Financial Planning During a Divorce

Take steps to protect your finances when you and your spouse part ways. Learn about considerations as you divide assets. Get tips to plan your financial future.

Free Museums for Your Family

The Blue Star Museums program gives service members and their families free access to museums over the summer. See the list of participating museums and explore fine art, history, science, children's museums, historical parks, nature centers and more.