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The essentials every military family should set up first.

Essential

Command Ombudsman

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The Navy and Coast Guard's volunteer family liaison. Considered the gold standard for spouse volunteer support. Your first point of contact for command-level family questions.

πŸ‘₯ LiaisonsNavyCoast Guard
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Key Spouse Liaison

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The Air Force's designated spouse volunteer who serves as the communication link between families and squadron leadership.

πŸ‘₯ LiaisonsAir Force
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Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader

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Your command or battalion's volunteer leader connecting Army families with resources, events, and support during PCS and deployments.

πŸ‘₯ LiaisonsArmy
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Family Readiness Officer (FRO)

πŸ“– Guide

A uniformed Marine chosen by the command to serve as the official family liaison for Marine Corps units.

πŸ‘₯ LiaisonsMarines
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Alert! Self-Service Portal

🌐 Website

Register for installation emergency alerts. Add up to 10 phone numbers and emails for family members. Requires CAC for initial login.

🚨 AlertsNavyArmyAir Force
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Red Cross Hero Care App

πŸ“² App

The only organization that can send emergency messages to deployed service members. Download it now β€” don't wait until you need it.

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Enterprise Mass Notification System (eMNS)

🌐 Website

Marine Corps notification system. Look for the white/purple globe icon in your system tray and select "Access My Profile" to register.

🚨 AlertsMarines
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MyNavy Family 3.0

πŸ“² App

Official U.S. Navy app connecting spouses and families to family readiness resources, news, and support programs.

πŸ“± AppsNavy

My Army Post

πŸ“² App

Replacing Digital Garrison β€” real-time installation updates including gate traffic, facility info, ID card scheduling, and work orders.

πŸ“± AppsArmy

USAF Connect

πŸ“² App

Official Air Force app with information on childcare, education, healthcare, housing, and spouse employment for Air Force families.

πŸ“± AppsAir Force

MarineParents.com App

πŸ“² App

Access to news, Marine administrative messages, and social media feeds for Marine families.

πŸ“± AppsMarines

Military OneSource App

πŸ“² App

Mobile access to tax prep, financial calculators, PCS planning tools, and the ability to connect with a consultant 24/7.

πŸ“± AppsAll Branches

PCS My POV (Vehicle Shipping)

πŸ“² App

Track your privately owned vehicle shipment during OCONUS PCS moves. Real-time status updates from pickup to delivery.

πŸ“± AppsAll Branches

Fleet & Family Support Center

🌐 Website

Navy's local hub for relocation assistance, counseling, financial planning, deployment support, and family workshops.

🏠 Family ServicesNavy
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Army Community Service (ACS)

🌐 Website

Army's on-installation resource for relocation readiness, financial counseling, employment assistance, and family advocacy programs.

🏠 Family ServicesArmy

Airman & Family Readiness Center

🌐 Website

Air Force and Space Force family support center providing relocation assistance, personal financial counseling, employment help, and transition support.

🏠 Family ServicesAir ForceSpace Force

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)

🌐 Website

Programs including Marine & Family Programs, personal services, recreation, and retail for Marines and their families on every installation.

🏠 Family ServicesMarines
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Coast Guard Work-Life Programs

🌐 Website

Health, Safety, and Work-Life programs for Coast Guard families including relocation assistance, personal financial management, and family advocacy.

🏠 Family ServicesCoast Guard

MilitaryINSTALLATIONS Directory

🌐 Website

Search tool to locate your Family Service Center, housing office, medical facilities, schools, and more at any installation worldwide.

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Army Emergency Relief (AER)

🌐 Website

Interest-free loans, grants, and scholarships for Army Soldiers and families facing financial emergencies. Often within 24–48 hours.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialArmy
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

🌐 Website

Financial assistance and education for Sailors, Marines, and their families including emergency loans, grants, and budget counseling.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialNavyMarines
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Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)

🌐 Website

Emergency financial assistance, education grants, and community programs for Air Force and Space Force members and families.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialAir ForceSpace Force
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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)

🌐 Website

Financial assistance including interest-free loans, grants, and education support for Coast Guard members and dependents.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialCoast Guard
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Military OneSource Financial Counseling

🌐 Website

Free personal financial counseling β€” budgeting for PCS, managing debt, saving for goals. Available in person, by phone, or online.

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Plan My Move

β˜‘οΈ Checklist

Custom PCS checklist generator based on your move type (CONUS, OCONUS, unaccompanied). Timeline-based task list with resource links.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialAll Branches
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SGLI / Family SGLI

🌐 Website

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Family coverage. Review and update beneficiaries after every PCS or life event.

πŸ’° Relief & FinancialAll Branches
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TRICARE

🌐 Website

Military health insurance for service members and families. After PCS, update your region and primary care manager within 30 days.

❀️ HealthcareAll Branches
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Military OneSource Counseling

πŸ“ž Phone

Free, confidential non-medical counseling (up to 12 sessions) for service members and families. No referral needed. Available 24/7.

❀️ HealthcareAll Branches
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Military & Veterans Crisis Line

πŸ“ž Phone

Free, confidential crisis support for service members, veterans, and their families. Call, text, or chat 24/7. You are not alone.

❀️ HealthcareAll Branches
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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

🌐 Website

Mandatory enrollment for families with special medical or educational needs. Ensures your next duty station can support your family's requirements.

❀️ HealthcareAll Branches
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TRICARE Dental Program

🌐 Website

Dental coverage for active duty family members. Enroll or update coverage within 30 days of PCS.

❀️ HealthcareAll Branches
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Military OneSource

🌐 Website

The gold standard for military life information β€” tax help, spouse education, deployment support, PCS planning tools, and 24/7 phone support.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

🌐 Website

Up to $4,000 in financial assistance for military spouses pursuing education, licenses, or certifications in portable career fields. Check current availability as funding may be intermittent.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

🌐 Website

Resources for school transitions during PCS β€” student transfer guides, school liaison contacts, and parent toolkits for every grade level.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity (MIC3)

β˜‘οΈ Checklist

Know your rights: the MIC3 compact ensures military children get consistent enrollment, placement, and graduation across all 50 states.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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School Liaison Officers

πŸ“– Guide

Every installation has a School Liaison Officer who helps military families navigate local school options, enrollment, and special education services.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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Five and Thrive Resource Hub

🌐 Website

Comprehensive resource directory with filtering by branch, category, state, and military status. Curated guides and external resource links.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)

🌐 Website

Find civilian credentials related to your military occupation. Each branch has a COOL portal with funding and exam information.

πŸŽ“ EducationAll Branches
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PCSgrades

🌐 Website

Verified peer reviews from military families on neighborhoods, schools, and installations. BAH calculator and military-friendly agent matching.

🏑 HousingAll Branches
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MilitaryByOwner

🌐 Website

Buy, sell, or rent homes near military installations. Search by base proximity with a "Military Town Advisor" for community intel.

🏑 HousingAll Branches
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AHRN (Automated Housing Referral Network)

🌐 Website

DoD-endorsed housing referral service connecting military families with rental and sale listings near any installation.

🏑 HousingAll Branches
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BAH Calculator

🌐 Website

Look up your Basic Allowance for Housing rate by zip code, rank, and dependency status. Essential for budgeting your PCS move.

🏑 HousingAll Branches
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MilMove / DPS (Household Goods)

🌐 Website

Schedule and manage your household goods shipment for PCS. Army uses the new MilMove system; other branches use DPS at move.mil. Submit claims for lost or damaged items.

🏑 HousingAll Branches
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USO (United Service Organizations)

🌐 Website

Local and regional centers with family programs, airport lounges, transition services, and community events nationwide.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National OrgsAll Branches
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Blue Star Families

🌐 Website

Peer community connecting military families with neighbors, resources, and programs including career development, caregiving support, and events.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National OrgsAll Branches
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National Military Family Association (NMFA)

🌐 Website

Advocacy, scholarships, Operation Purple camps for military kids, and spouse career resources. Sign up for their newsletter.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National OrgsAll Branches
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MC&FP Newsroom (Military Community & Family Policy)

🌐 Website

Sets policy for all branches. Track the latest releases on BAH, TRICARE, education benefits, and national policy changes.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National OrgsAll Branches
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Military OneSource eNewsletters

🌐 Website

Subscribe to curated updates on topics like Spouse Education, Deployment Support, Tax Tools, and more. Select your interests.

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Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)

🌐 Website

Research-driven advocacy organization with a geo-based MilMap resource finder, PCS guides, and food insecurity support programs.

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Who to Call When

β€œMy spouse is deployed and I have a family emergency.”

First: Open the Red Cross Hero Care App to initiate an emergency message to your service member’s command. Then: contact your Ombudsman, Key Spouse, or FRG Leader β€” they can help coordinate on the command side.

β€œThe base is on lockdown and I can’t reach anyone.”

Check your Alert!/AtHoc text messages first β€” that’s the official channel. Then check your installation’s Facebook page for real-time updates. Do not call the installation operator during active events unless it’s a personal emergency.

β€œI need emergency financial help β€” now.”

Contact your branch’s relief society (AER, NMCRS, AFAS, or CGMA). They provide interest-free loans and grants, often within 24–48 hours. Your Family Service Center can also connect you.

β€œWe just got PCS orders and I don’t know where to start.”

Start at your Family Service Center β€” they have relocation specialists on staff. Use the MilitaryINSTALLATIONS Search to find yours, and Branch7 for AI-powered guidance specific to your gaining installation.

Quick Reference

WhenWhatHow
Day 1Find your liaisonAsk your sponsor or command
Day 1Alert! / AtHocCAC login at alert.csd.disa.mil
Day 1Download branch appMyNavy Family, My Army Post, USAF Connect, etc.
Day 1Red Cross Hero CareDownload the app now
This weekFamily Service CenterMilitaryINSTALLATIONS search
This weekUpdate TRICAREChange region + PCM within 30 days
OngoingMilitary OneSourceSign up for eNewsletters
If neededFinancial emergencyRelief society (AER, NMCRS, AFAS, CGMA)