MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!

 

Highlights & Headlines

President Issues Executive Order Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
The Federal Government has an important interest in reducing discrimination against Americans living with a disability, in eliminating the stigma associated with disability, and in encouraging Americans with disabilities to seek employment in the Federal workforce.
(Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)

Comprehensive Financial Resource
The Department of Treasury, in partnership with 20 other federal agencies to include the Defense Department, has rolled out the federal government's primary financial education and resource referral website.
(Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)

Spouse Jobs Program to Relaunch in October
The Department of Defense has announced the resumption of a restructured military spouse career advancement account program - MyCAA, following a comprehensive review.
(Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010)

Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.
(Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010)

Survey to Explore Deployment Impact on Families
Defense officials have launched a large-scale survey in hopes of getting a better sense of how military families are weathering nearly a decade of war. If you are selected to participate, we strongly encourage you to do so. Let your voice be heard!