The Defense Department created the Military In Lasting Tribute online memorial to give family members and friends a place to view, remember, honor and share their service members with their online networks, extended survivor community and military family. In this episode, Jean Gibbs speaks with Mrs. Patricia Montes Barron, deputy secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy, and Deborah Skillman, director of Casualty, Mortuary Affairs, and Military Funeral Honors, about the memorial. They discuss the modern aspects of the new memorial and what makes it unique from others, how service members are honored, who is eligible and how listeners can submit the names of their loved ones to be included among the tributes. Visit Military In Lasting Tribute at https://tribute.militaryonesource.mil. Jean Gibbs is a member of the Military Community Outreach team at 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 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. Learn more at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/family-life/month-of-the-military-child/ 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.