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started by kevin keyfauver on 04 May 12
  • kevin keyfauver
    #1 kevin keyfauver on 04 May 12
     
    http://www.militaryonesource.mil

    "Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services."
  • kevin keyfauver
    #2 kevin keyfauver on 04 May 12
     
    As a Senior NCO, from time to time, I'll receive calls of concern or need from my Airman or their families. At a time of crisis, stress, helplessness, or just looking for resources; there is no greater resource that i can immediately provide. Military OneSource, is targeted for the family members of those serving in all branches the military. It's the portal to a seemingly never ending resource of information provided by the Department of Defense. It covers an unbelievable range of possibilities faced by the family members of those Serving our country. Its online resources are available 24 hours a day, online or via phone.

    The target audience is most definitely the families; however, it is accessible by anyone seeking information and available resources. Its navigation is very clear, and intuitive. With tabs at the top covering topics such as: Military Life & Deployment, Family & Recreation, Healthier & Relationships, Career & Education, Financial & Legal, Crisis & Disasters, & Community. Each of these tabs is then broken down further into many sub-resources. It is timely and updated continuously. If there are any other questions or concerns that are not easily found, a 24 hour phone number is provided free of charge. Many of its staff members have military experience, and all receive continuing training on military life matters.

    Because the site ends in .MIL, and is maintained under the Department of Defense, the credibility and accuracy of services is unmatched. There is no question of its validity, nor are there any distracting ads to weigh the information down. Because of the high credibility the .MIL domain carries, the site can be given to someone in distress without hesitation or doubt. As an example, in a time of crisis, you can easily refer a spouse or loved one to militaryonesource.mil effortlessly. There is no 'selling' the person in need, nor is there any justification needed. When you're dealing with high levels of suicide, deployment issues, PTSD, debt, etc... It's an invaluable tool to provide the families.

    Because this is a "OneSource' tool, it covers all the facets of Work, Family & Community. There is guidance to available (free) resources for deployments, wounded warriors, and other military benefits. Additionally, there is an abundant list of information regarding moving, parenting, child care, elder care, and relationships. Lastly, there are many resources to legal issues & assistance, substance abuse, money management, and trauma. It really is an incredible repository to the military families.
  • Josh Sweeney
    #3 Josh Sweeney on 07 May 12
     
    This is a great tool for military members. I would imagine that most of the new soldiers are fairly young and they don't know much about "life" yet.
  • lbracy
    #4 lbracy on 07 May 12
     
    I just visited my "brother" in Ft Leanord Wood Missouri. He is a recent NCO. I ETS'd (end of term of service for non-veterans or civilians) in 1989 and I can't believe the difference in the amount and the ease of the information and resources aviable to him and other military men and their families. Good review.

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