National Veterans and Military Families Month – Fact Sheet
Every November, the Defense Department and the military community celebrate military families and transitioning veterans during National Veterans and Military Families month.
Join the celebration:
- Free cooking book for families
- Fun giveaways for service providers
- Resources to support your well-being
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Helpful Resources Throughout November
Helpful resources
In November, the Defense Department and Military OneSource are showcasing resources at the ready for military families and transitioning veterans on our National Veterans and Military Families Month webpage: militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life military-family-appreciation/. Our resources include topics on parenting, adoption and foster care, relationships, families with special needs, surviving family members, financial support and spouse employment. Look for special podcast episodes, a video featuring Sesame Street resources for military families and much more.
We'll also be highlighting resources on our Military OneSource and Spouse Education and Career Opportunities social channels. Follow along and share posts you think will be fun or helpful for families in your community.
Giveaways for military families
We'll be offering a free cooking book to military families to nurture family connections. Find stories and tips for planning nutritious meals, even with busy schedules. The book is available to military service members and their immediate family members, as well as to veterans within 365 days of their post-separation date.
Service providers, Military OneSource also has freebies to support the wonderful work you do! Order Military OneSource 6-in-1 pens, football stress balls, popper fidget wrist strap keychains and sticker sheets. Distribute these fun giveaways at installation events throughout November.
Support whenever it's needed
Military OneSource consultants are available 24/7 all year long. DOD wants to ensure military families have the support they need to enhance their well-being. See all the ways we support military families at militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life/military-family-appreciation/.