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Military Family Support Information

Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

The Office of the Special Assistant has provided the following information for military personnel and families.

ARMY, NAVY
AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD
NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVES
ALL SERVICES
ENTITLEMENTS, LOCATOR SERVICES

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.

MARINES

Marine Corps Family Readiness Conference
Recognizing the family as one of the "pillars of readiness," the U.S. Marine Corps held a Family Readiness Conference at Marine Corps Base Quantico July 11-13 in Virginia. Family members, Marine Corps leadership and support organizations from all over the world came together to discuss the challenges of today's military lifestyle. The conference highlighted the unique programs offered to Marines and their families, as well as provided a forum for people to share ideas and suggestions for improving those programs. The initiatives and changes discussed will be brought forward to the Commandant and Marine Corps Community Services leadership for consideration and implementation.

Marine Corps Community Services
MCCS exists to serve Marines and their families wherever they are stationed. MCCS programs and services provide for basic life needs, such as food and clothing; social and recreational needs; and even prevention and intervention programs to combat societal ills that inhibit positive development and growth.

Marine Corps Family Team Building
This service provides educational resources, services and a roadmap to the Marine Corps lifestyle to foster the personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families.

COAST GUARD

Coast Guard Ombudsman
The Coast Guard Ombudsman is a Coast Guard spouse who serves as a member of the Command, and functions as a liaison between families and the Commanding Officer.

Information provided by the Department of Defense Deployment Health Support Directorate in cooperation with the Defense Technical Information Center.

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