Learn about the role of family centers in emergency family assistance, what family support looks like during a disaster, and what support and resources are available to the military community. You’ll also learn how services prepare to support disasters, how personnel, service members and their families can set themselves up for success with geographically specific preparedness, and about real-world examples of people being supported through the Emergency Family Assistance Center. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Donna Huffman, Air Force Personnel Center’s Airman and Family Readiness Operations division chief. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/family-emergency-preparation/ to learn about the resources and support available for service members and their families during natural disasters. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides nutritious food to eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children up to age 5. The program also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social service programs. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Courtney Paolicelli, program analyst with the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy; and military spouse and former WIC recipient Dakota Davis, a community health worker with the Uniformed Services University. They discuss how WIC works, who is eligible, special considerations for military families when calculating eligibility and the WIC Overseas Program for military families stationed OCONUS. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/food-security-resources-and-support-programs/ to learn about food security resources and support programs available to service members and their families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Defense Department is the nation’s largest employer-sponsored child care system and one of the largest youth development programs in the country — and they’re looking to fill a wide range of entry and management-level positions working with military-connected children and youth. The DOD’s career opportunities initiative, Come Grow With Us, offers employment with high-quality child development and youth programs on or near military installations worldwide, making it a fantastic and portable career. Learn about benefits and eligibility for a wide range of rewarding career opportunities — from custodial and kitchen staff to direct care providers, administrative support and management positions. If you have a talent or a passion, DOD child and youth development programs have a career opportunity for you. Host Bruce Moody talks with Joy Goodrich, school liaison with Child and Youth Education Services at Navy Region Southwest, and Kim Bleakley-Sias, program operations specialist with Army Child and Youth Services at Fort Hood. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-spouses/career-exploration/careers-with-military-kids/ to learn more about the Come Grow With Us initiative. You can also use this downloadable guide to help you locate Defense Department child and youth development job opportunities on the USAJOBS website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/come-grow-with-us-usajobs-how-to-guide-971/. Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children and who it affects. Previously, when a service member died on active or inactive duty in the line of duty, the surviving spouse could request to have their Survivor Benefit Plan annuity paid directly to an eligible dependent child or children. Beginning in 2023, however, the SBP monthly annuity payment must revert to the surviving spouse (once they submit documentation confirming eligibility). Host Bruce Moody speaks with Julie Burandt-Partin, director of retired and annuitant pay for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/survivors/SBP-2023-Optional-Child-Annuity-Reversion/ for more information about the elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about changes to the Survivor Benefit Plan annuity payments from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and about the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The changes, which go into effect for 2023, involve eliminating the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children, meaning eligible spouses will receive their full SBP payment from DFAS and their full DIC payment from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Julie Burandt-Partin, director of retired and annuitant pay for DFAS, about the changes. Visit Military OneSource for more information about the phase-out of the SBP-DIC offset at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/media/news-and-releases/phase-out-of-the-sbp-dic-offset-frequently-asked-questions/. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the Military Spouse Employment Partnership and how to find a career with one of its more than 600 employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Kristina Santos, a career coach with the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, and MSEP Specialist Anne Kelly about SECO career coaching, the MSEP Job Search tool and the Job Search Navigator. Visit Military OneSource to learn about career and education resources and support to military spouses. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy.

Learn about the wealth of educational, recreational and leadership opportunities offered by military Youth Programs and teen centers. 2022 National Military Youth of the Year, Ahsha B., talks about how military teen centers and Boys & Girls Clubs of America partnership programs helped her develop her interests, become more well-rounded and achieve life goals. Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2022 Military Youth of the Year, Ahsha B., of Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about military youth and teen programs. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn more about Thrive — free, online parenting-education programming developed by the Defense Department with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State. Thrive provides evidence-informed, best-parenting guidelines that promote positive parenting, stress management and healthy lifestyle practices. Find out how Thrive can help you raise healthy, resilient children from birth to 18. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Terri L. Rudy, research project manager for the Thrive initiative. They discuss resources and support available from the Thrive program, including core age-specific modules, as well as the supplemental module for families with special needs. To learn more about Thrive resources and support for service members and families, visit Military OneSource at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/parenting-youth-and-teens/thrive-online-program-for-military-parents/. To register for the Thrive program, and view or download parent resources, visit: https://thrive.psu.edu/. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Finding good travel deals online can be overwhelming. Many travel websites appear to serve the military community, but only one — American Forces Travel — is by and for the Defense Department. AFT provides access to a wide selection of discounted rates on hotels, airfare, rental cars, vacation packages, cruises, event tickets and more. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Ken Sorg, program manager for AFT. Ken shares details about the travel service including who is eligible to use it, discounts available, payment options, cancelation policies and other features. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about recreation, travel and entertainment offerings available to service members and families and to access the American Forces Travel website. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the DOD. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about two online courses available through MilLife Learning that provide support following a death by suicide. “After a Suicide” offers assistance to anyone who is exposed to a suicide, and “After a Suicide: Walking Through Providing Support” is geared toward service providers to help them gain a greater awareness of the complicated nature of suicide and how to establish a rapport with survivors. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Lisa Valentine, program manager for Casualty, Mortuary Affairs, and Military Funeral Honors, and Dr. Andrew Moon, associate director for program oversight and training in the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. Visit the MilLife Learning page on Military OneSource to access the “After a Suicide” and “After a Suicide: Walking Through Providing Support” courses and get the help you need. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn what child-focused language is and how it relates to problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. You will also learn why avoiding shame-based language is important due to the way it impacts child exhibiting PSB, as well as impacting the families and responses from professionals in the judicial system. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Andrew Monroe, MSW, LCSW, at the University of Oklahoma Health, Child Study Center. Mr. Monroe is a clinician in the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior for school-age children, and Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Program, and oversees the coordination of all the PSB treatment programs at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. He is certified in several evidence-based treatment models, including trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and PSB cognitive behavioral therapy. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about problematic sexual behavior in children and youth and resources for service members and their families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn the difference between typical and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, problem-solving skills for parents and children dealing with unhealthy behaviors, as well as some protective factors that can help prevent them. You’ll also learn about vulnerability factors surrounding these behaviors, ways to help children navigate new social situations and why it’s important for parents to be aware of where and how their child spends their time. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Amanda Mitten, a nationally certified therapist in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and trainer for the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/preventing-harmful-behaviors-in-children-and-youth/ to learn about the resources and support available for service members and their families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil, or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how the military School Liaison Program provides a wide range of support for geographically dispersed families. Topics discussed include parent empowerment, educational partnerships and more. Host Bruce Moody speaks with school liaison Kristin Fernandez from Marine Corps Recruit Depot – San Diego. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about School Liaison Program resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about typical sexual development in children and youth, as well as problematic sexual behaviors, common behaviors at different ages, the impact of social media, how caregivers can encourage healthy development, when caregivers should be concerned and the different resources available via Military OneSource and OneOp. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Andrew Monroe, MSW, a psychological clinician at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified in several evidence-based treatment models, including trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and problematic sexual behavior cognitive behavioral therapy. Mr. Monroe is a clinician in the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior for school-age children and the Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Program. He also oversees the coordination of all the PSB treatment programs at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. Visit Military OneSource at Healthy Sexual Behaviors in Children to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The 4-H Military Partnership provides valuable life skills, programs and resources for military children and youth across the country and around the world. Learn more about 4-H clubs, summer camps and an array of available programs on subjects including STEM, healthy living, civic engagement, public speaking and more. Host Bruce Moody speaks with David Brittain, youth development specialist with North Carolina State University and the Department of the Air Force 4-H Partnership. To learn about the 4-H resources available to military children and youth, visit Military OneSource at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/family-life/for-military-youth-and-teens/military-youth-and-teen-programs/. To learn more about 4-H military partnership programs, visit https://www.4-hmilitarypartnership.org/ or view this short video: https://4-h.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/4h-2104_military_partnership_overview_final-720p.mp4. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the decisions military families face if their service member dies, plus the options to memorialize their loved one. This includes determining who is responsible for making these decisions and how the Defense Department’s Casualty Assistance program guides families through the difficult process of making arrangements for funeral and memorial services, such as connecting families with a funeral director to help them with mortuary services. In this podcast, host Bruce Moody speaks with Trevor Dean, a licensed mortician and program analyst with the Defense Department’s Casualty and Mortuary Affairs, and Military Funeral Honors Program, and Navy mortician Petty Officer Eric Bopp. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/gold-star-surviving-family/support-after-loss/making-funeral-and-burial-arrangements/ to learn about the resources and support available to family members when making funeral and final arrangements. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, a free education and career planning program for actively serving U.S. military members, including members of the National Guard, the reserves and the Coast Guard. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Erin Roberts of DANTES about programs for military members at every stage, from the newly enlisted to those who are transitioning into the civilian workforce. Visit Military OneSource to learn about education and employment resources and support available to service members and their families Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Adolescence can be a confusing time — for both kids and their parents. Your teenager may push you away, but they need you now more than ever. Learn from an expert about what happens during adolescence and the role parents should have in the life of their teen. You’ll learn how to be there for your teen while honoring their growing independence. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and co-founder and director of programs at the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. Visit Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.mil to learn about the resources and support available to military parents. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

For nearly 140 years, the American Red Cross has helped the United States military, veterans and their families prepare for, manage and respond to the challenges of service. The legacy continues as the Red Cross serves the military community 24/7/365, in hometowns across America and installations around the world. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Susan Malandrino, communications lead for armed services and international services for the American Red Cross. Learn more about American Red Cross military support programs such as emergency messaging, financial assistance, the Hero Care Network and more. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/new-to-the-military/getting-connected/american-red-cross-support-for-military-families/ to learn more about American Red Cross support for service members and military families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn ways to prepare and plan for a disaster, including putting together a disaster kit and a checklist of things to do if trouble strikes. You will also learn the importance of rehearsing your emergency plan ahead of time and the steps to take to contact your family, friends, supervisor and coworkers to let them know how you are doing. In this podcast, host Bruce Moody speaks with Lisa Valentine, program manager for Casualty and Mortuary Affairs and personnel accountability at the Defense Department, about the critical steps you should take to keep you and your family safe in the event of a disaster. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about before-and-after steps for disasters and gain access to numerous resources on the topic. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil, or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about how military families can serve the nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system, how to start the fostering process through state and county agencies with the help of AdoptUSKids and Military OneSource, and the attributes of successful foster families, including flexibility, commitment and dependability, and strong sense of community — all strengths of military families. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Melinda Kline, national project director for AdoptUSKids. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/adoption-foster-care/ to learn about the adoption and foster care resources and support available to military families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The decision to start or grow a family through adoption and foster care is an exciting and complex journey. Military families have their own unique experiences and challenges, and Military OneSource is here to assist families navigate the adoption and foster care process and beyond. This podcast discusses the support and resources available to service members and their families through Military OneSource, including adoption specialty consultations available to assist parents with every aspect of adoption and foster care. Adoption consultants are trained specifically in military adoption and foster care to meet the unique needs of military families. Support includes reviewing the different types of adoption, helping families connect to the resources and contacts they need, and understanding benefits, including the adoption reimbursement policy, leave time and tax credits. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Heather Brouillard, team lead in Military OneSource’s Work Life department. Visit the Adoption and Foster Care landing page on Military One Source at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/adoption/adoption-the-essentials/ for resources on all aspects of adoption and foster care. Access parenting support through: • Military OneSource military parent resource center: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/military-parent-resource-center/ • New MilParent specialty consultations: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/specialty-consultations/new-milparent/new-milparent-consultation/ • Thrive parenting education program: https://thrive.psu.edu/ Contact your Military and Family Support Center at your installation: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/?looking-for-a=program/program-service=26/focus=program. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how to create meals at home that are nutritious, inexpensive and faster than fast food. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Karen Hawkins, a registered dietician with Military Community and Family Policy, and Laurie Zerga, an author and culinary educator for kids who works with the Air Force Child Youth Programs. Visit Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.mil to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with MC&FP. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

To help service members and their families gain a better understanding of PCSing and moving personal property, this podcast covers the differences between containerization and crating. Containerization is the use of large external containers to transport entire personal property shipments. Containerization is used for all shipments moving to, from, or in between overseas locations. Containers keep everything together to help prevent loss and reduce damage associated with handling household goods. Crating is the term used for smaller internal crates used to pack items the moving company feels need additional protection to transport safely. Crating can be utilized during any type of household goods shipment no matter the destination. Criteria for using containerization for domestic moves and crating for specialty items, whether to keep crates from move to move, how containers are sealed with tamper-evident seals to prevent opening during transportation, and what qualifies for additional unaccompanied baggage shipments for overseas moves are all discussed. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Jason Middleton, chief of Defense Personal Property Management Office in Europe for U.S. Transportation Command. The office is U.S. Transportation Command’s point of contact for any personal property issue within Europe, Africa, or the Middle East. For additional moving resources, visit the Moving Your Personal Property page on Military One Source at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/moving-personal-property/ to find additional information on this subject and other moving topics. Access the Crating and Containerization fact sheet at https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/ContainerizationofYourPersonalProperty-FactSheet.pdf. About the Podcast: Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

To help service members and their families gain a better understanding of PCSing and moving personal property, this podcast covers how service members and their families can conduct a successful personally procured move. The podcast discusses how to determine if a personally procured move is the best option for your family, the different ways to transport your household goods, and how to request temporary storage, book a personally procured move, and submit a reimbursement request for your moving expenses. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Jason Middleton, chief of Defense Personal Property Management Office in Europe for U.S. Transportation Command. The office is U.S. Transportation Command’s point of contact for any personal property issue within Europe, Africa, or the Middle East. Visit the Moving Your Personal Property page on Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/moving-personal-property/ to find additional information on this subject and other moving topics. Access the Personally Procured Move fact sheet at https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/FactSheet-PersonallyProcuredMove.pdf About the Podcast: Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Accounting for yourself after a disaster isn’t just a good idea, it’s mandatory for Defense Department personnel. In this podcast, Bruce Moody speaks with Lisa Valentine, the Defense Department’s program manager for personnel accountability, about the importance and different aspects of the department’s Personnel Accountability and Assessment System. The PAAS is a safe and secure way to share important information and track the status and whereabouts of Defense Department-affiliated personnel and their family members during and after disaster or pandemic situations. So, tune in to learn what you need to do to keep yourself and your family safe and comply with DOD requirements. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. Visit Military OneSource and learn the importance of accounting for yourself after a disaster through this infographic: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/when-disaster-strikes-personnel-accountability-infographic-653/.

The first step in taking a break from caregiving is accepting that it is OK to walk away for a few minutes or even a few days. Exploring your options for occasional support and speaking with representatives can help you feel more comfortable leaving your loved one in the capable hands of another caregiver for short stretches of time. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Helping victims of domestic abuse can be tough. You might not know how to help, who to talk to or may question whether it’s your place to intervene. But preventing and stopping domestic abuse is everyone’s responsibility, and if you see something, you need to step up and speak up. Domestic abuse tends to escalate over time and can be a matter of life and death. Individuals experiencing abuse in the military, whether active themselves or in a relationship with someone who is, are often reluctant to report. It is helpful to know what to look for and what you can do. You can reach out to the victim and show your concern for their health and safety. You can also encourage them to contact the Family Advocacy Program and speak to a victim advocate; contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or call Military OneSource for confidential non-medical counseling at 800-342-9647. In this podcast, you will learn more about the signs of domestic abuse and what you can do to help. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/training-resources/podcasts/if-you-see-domestic-abuse-speak-up/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and their families. Military OneSource podcasts are an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

After death, our internet activity ─ commonly referred to as digital remains ─ should be treated with the same care and respect as physical remains. In this podcast, Bruce Moody speaks with Lisa Valentine, program manager for Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Funeral Honors, as they explore the importance of being able to memorialize a loved one through their online accounts while also protecting those accounts from bad actors. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/manage-your-digital-remains-flyer-1164/ to learn about digital remains. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The “Estate Information Packet Checklist: Making Sure Your Affairs Are in Order” provides a checklist of things to ensure your affairs are in order so your wishes can be more easily carried out upon your death. In this podcast, Bruce Moody speaks with Lisa Valentine, program manager for Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Funeral Honors, about the importance of completing the checklist. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/estate-information-packet-checklist-265/ to access the Estate Information Packet Checklist. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Mold is a natural part of the environment but can be a large concern during the moving process. A contaminated personal property shipment can spread mold to other cargo and personal property shipments in a trailer, warehouse or a ship, as well as into a service member’s new home. It’s important to take immediate steps to mitigate and remediate mold as soon as it’s discovered. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Jason Middleton, chief of Defense Personal Property Management Office in Europe for U.S. Transportation Command. The office is U.S. Transportation Command’s point of contact for any personal property issue within Europe, Africa, or the Middle East. They discuss steps to prevent mold contamination as well as the process to contain and manage mold at the three stages of your move — at pickup, during transit, and at delivery. Find out how to handle claims for essential and nonessential items, and where to find more information on mold management, including a mold fact sheet. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/moving-personal-property/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and their families who are moving their personal property. For information about mold management, view the Mold and Your Personal Property Fact Sheet. About the Podcast: Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Department of Defense. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how the Defense Department has expanded access to quality child care for eligible active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members, and DoD civilians (in designated locations). Qualified civilian child care providers in local communities can apply to participate in the military child care fee assistance program Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, or MCCYN-PLUS. Child Care Aware® of America administers this program for the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps while the Navy administers its own program. You’ll also learn which states participate in this fee assistance expansion initiative, as well as how to search for care options and find participating, qualified providers. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Nichele LeGrand-Murphy, program analyst, Child & Youth Program Operations. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/child-care/ to learn about the resources and support available to military families and DoD-employed civilians. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how to smoothly transition your health care during a PCS and what programs and services are available to help. Find out when to request copies of your medical records, how to find a provider in your new location, how to switch TRICARE enrollment and more. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Nicholas Polizzi, clinical psychologist and action officer for the Defense Health Agency’s InTransition program; and Krystyna Bienia, clinical psychologist in the mental health directorate at DHA, senior policy analyst and clinical lead for the Autism Care Demonstration and program manager for the Complex Pediatric Clinical Community. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs-and-military-moves/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Defense Department MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program encourages all readers to explore new ideas and discover new information. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Brandy Stevens, manager of the Navy General Library Program. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/recreation/libraries/department-of-defense-morale-welfare-and-recreation-summer-reading-program/ to learn more about the DOD MWR Libraries 2022 Summer Reading Program. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Saving money doesn’t come easy to most people, but the military offers two programs to help you out. Find out more about the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan and the Defense Department’s Savings Deposit Program to maximize your personal and retirement savings for greater financial security and peace of mind today and well into the future.

If you are at risk of losing your home because of financial problems, beware of so-called “foreclosure rescue scams” promising to help. In this podcast, Federal Trade Commission Attorney Carol Kando-Pineda describes the warning signs of these types of scams and where to find legitimate help if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments.

If you suspect someone you know may be in an abusive relationship, take action to help. Military OneSource hosts this Helping Someone in Crisis podcast. Listen in to this podcast to learn ways to help those in crisis and to know more about support resources. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/five-ways-to-help-a-friend-whos-experiencing-domestic-abuse-860/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Defense Department is committed to helping anyone moving with the military master their move. In addition to the array of relocation assistance and services available, learn how you can use four universal truths of military moves to decrease the stress of your next PCS. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Patti Dybdahl, a program analyst with the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy. Visit Military OneSource at PCS and Military Moves at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs-and-military-moves/ for comprehensive relocation information, resources and support for service members and families.

Hear from experienced PCSers about the financial side of military moves and how to avoid pitfalls to reduce stress. Learn about understanding entitlements for different types of moves, what to keep in mind when PCSing overseas, practical matters to consider and the importance of making good memories along the way. Host Bruce Moody speaks with three veterans of military moves: Andy Cohen, Jennifer Walker and Josie Beets. The guests have 27 moves among them and two are preparing for their next PCS. They share their experiences and lessons learned along the way. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about how funeral honors are provided to demonstrate the military and nation’s deep gratitude for honorable service. Depending on discharge status and other factors, most veterans, active-duty service members and certain civilian or contractual groups who have been given active-duty determination are eligible for such honors. In this podcast, host Bruce Moody speaks with two members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard, who share their perspectives on what the honor guard means to families and what it means to perform this solemn ceremony. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/veterans-military-funeral-honors/what-to-expect-during-military-funeral-honors/ to learn more about what to expect during military funeral honors. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Parents can learn about Sesame Street for Military Families and the multimedia resources available to support military families and children ages 2-6 years through milestones such as deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief and self-expression, with an emphasis in this discussion on mental health and well-being. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Anna Carbone, Project Coordinator, U.S. Social Impact Team for Sesame Workshop, and Sabrina Huda, Social Impact Director for Sesame Workshop. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/parenting-through-deployment/sesame-street-for-military-families/ to learn about the resources and support available to parents and caregivers of children ages 2-6 years. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about the Exceptional Family Member Program and a podcast series created by the Office of Special Needs — for family members, service members, service providers and leaders. Host Bruce Moody speaks with OSN Program Analyst Jen Wong about the 12 episodes featuring conversations with experts who help listeners find resources and support and share what works for them. Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Alexander shares his personal experience and focus on advocacy as the father of two children enrolled in EFMP. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/friends-extended-family/how-efmp-benefits-service-members-family/ to learn about the resources and support available to families in EFMP. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. The Military OneSource Podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Clear up questions surrounding 2022 taxes. Bruce Moody, public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy, combats confusion with the help of MilTax expert Susan Mitchell. Topics include rate changes, retirement changes, student loan relief, moving expenses and more. Get started with MilTax at www.MilitaryOneSource.mil/MilTax. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about programs that provide casualty notification, casualty assistance, mortuary affairs for deceased, missing, ill or injured personnel, and the Defense Department’s commitment to provide compassionate services, resources and support to military families in their time of need, including military funeral honors, benefits and other forms of assistance. Deborah Skillman, director, Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Funeral Honors Office, joins Bruce Moody, public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy, from the 2022 International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. ICCFA provides education, legislative guidance and support to cemetery, funeral and cremation professionals. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/veterans-military-funeral-honors/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

April is all about military children. This year we are celebrating Month of the Military Child with new content and exciting events throughout the month. Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy, talks about the resources and support available through Military OneSource for our military children, youth and teens, and their parents. The Military Parent Resource Center is Military OneSource's A-list of resources that MilParents like you need and have found most helpful: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/military-parent-resource-center/ Follow DASD Patricia M. Barron (@DASD_MCFP) on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DASD_MCFP The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy - helping our Military Community thrive in MilLife. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn about MilTax — free tax software and expert consultations (also free). Bruce Moody, public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy, and Kelly Smith, program analyst for Military Community Support Programs, talk through eligibility, access tips and more. Get started with MilTax at www.MilitaryOneSource.mil/MilTax. The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Defense Department’s MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program is an initiative designed to encourage reading and learning among military families and service members. This program runs during the summer months and offers a range of free reading-related activities, challenges and events for children, teens and adults. Listen to this podcast and learn about how you can participate in this year’s summer reading experience and the benefits of reading and staying in touch with your library all year. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Chloe Barbour, the Navy General Library Program’s technical information specialist. Visit Military OneSource and read the article, DOD MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/mwr/mwr-summer-reading-program/ to learn more and enroll in the program. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

In this podcast episode, you will learn about MilitaryChildCare.com, the Defense Department’s request-for-care management system. Developed as an entry point for all military families seeking affordable, accessible, quality child care, MilitaryChildCare.com serves as a “one-stop shop,” global database for families seeking child care. Listeners will also learn how to create a profile on MilitaryChildCare.com and locate options for child care with an upcoming PCS. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Diane Brewer, operations manager with MilitaryChildcare.com, and Mujaa Latif, project manager with MilitaryChildcare.com. Visit Military OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/child-care/ to learn about child care resources and support available to service members and their families. Listeners can also learn more about other child care options, like the Child Care in Your Home fee assistance pilot program in this podcast: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/podcasts/military-onesource/child-care-in-your-home-fee-assistance-pilot-program/. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn what the Defense Department and the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command are doing to provide care, comfort and safety when moving your pets during a PCS. You will learn about steps to take to ensure pet health prior to the move, in addition to how the DOD defines a pet, breeds that qualify for moving assistance as well as breeds with added health risks, and details of the pet reimbursement policy for both CONUS and OCONUS moves. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Angela Delauter, logistics management specialist for Air Passenger Movement and Fleet Service Policy Branch, and Major Jose Hinojosa, action officer, Headquarters Air Mobility Command Commander’s Action Group. Visit Military OneSource’s PCS and Military Moves landing page at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/pcs-and-military-moves/ to learn about the resources and support available to help make your next move a smooth one. Find additional information about moving pets at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/moving-with-pets/. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how the free MilLife Learning course, “Making Your Final Wishes Known,” can help military and nonmilitary personnel understand what actions need to be taken to ensure their final wishes are carried out upon their death. This includes minimizing paperwork and probate costs associated with distributing assets. You will also learn why estate planning is important regardless of your age or how many assets you have. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Traci J. Voelke, a legal assistance attorney with the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Garrison — Fort Belvoir, and a gold star widow. Visit Military OneSource at https://millifelearning.militaryonesource.mil/course/ca_makingyourfinalwishesknown, a MilLife Learning course that outlines the importance of estate planning, including wills and other documents. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.