Air Force
Air Force Crossroads. Crossroads is the official community website of the U.S. Airforce. This site provides information on numerous topics including
Air Force installations, family separation and readiness, medical and dental, and relocation.
USAF Combat Support and Community Services. Air Force Services exists to provide combat support to commanders directly in support of the Air Force mission. They also
provide community service programs that enhance the quality of life for Air Force members and their families. These programs
indirectly support the mission by improving morale, productivity, and retention. They offer a full range of military and community
support programs at most major Air Force installations.
All Services
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. This office is directly responsible for programs and policies which establish and support community quality of life programs
on military installations for service members and their families worldwide. This office also serves as the focal point for
coordination of the broad range of Quality of Life issues within the Department of Defense.
Military Assistance Program. MAP is sponsored by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military Community and Family Policy. This site offers information
and tools for military members and their families in family support areas such as relocation, employment, and financial management.
The site also provides a database to locate your nearest family support center.
Military Children and Youth. This site, developed by the Military Family Resource Center, provides information on military children and youth issues,
programs, and initiatives. It is designed to share information on military efforts with the civilian community, as well as
to facilitate efforts within the military community.
Military Community Programs. Family support is an integral part of the Department’s strategy to maintain a ready force. Studies show family satisfaction
with military life is a major determiner of retention. Often, family support is the lifeline for families in an unstable environment
during deployments, frequent moves, and long work hours. This site provides information on DoD’s programs for family
support.
Military Family Research Institute. The primary mission of the Military Family Institute is to conduct scientifically sound research focusing on military families.
This research will enable the Department of Defense to better understand, serve, and enhance the lives of military families,
and thus contribute to the strength of the Nation by increasing readiness and retention in the Armed Forces.
Military Family Resource Center. This site sponsored by the Department of Defense is a resource for military program staff and policy makers,. MFRC offers
a variety of services that include: information dissemination, research synthesis, online database and resource collection,
and written informational products. These services focus on the policy, research and programs pertaining to a wide array of
military family support programs and issues.
Military Teens on the Move. This site features a chat room, bulletin board, and other resources and information for military teens around the world
to assist them with relocating and other teen issues.
National Military Family Association. The mission of NMFA is to serve the families of the seven uniformed services through education, information, and advocacy.
The Association has been and is dedicated to identifying and resolving issues affecting families of the Uniformed Services
through research, education, legislation, and public information.
Air Force Crossroads Spouse Network - A U.S. Air Force
web site containing a variety of topics affecting spouses and their families.
Military Spouse Resource Center (MSRC) - A U.S. Department
of Labor sponsored web site designed to assist the spouse of any active duty member of the U.S. Military or the reserves.
Provides easy access to information, resources, and opportunities related to education, training, and employment
within the United States.
TRICARE Military Health System - The DOD web site
for information on the TRICARE health system.
Fisher House - Fisher House Foundation,
a Public / Private partnership, donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers to
offer members of the military and their families a temporary place to stay while receiving specialized medical treatment.
Coping with Trauma and Traumatic Events - A DOD web site devoted
to assisting youth and their families restore their mental well-being after traumatic events.
Entitlements
Defense Finance and Accounting Service. DFAS provides information on military entitlements, as well as general information on pay rates, per diem, taxes, etc.
DoD Special Report – It’s Your Move. This special report provides information on servicemember entitlements and responsibilities concerning shipment of household
goods, unaccompanied baggage, boats, pets, POV's, etc.
