Support for Military Families
The following links provide a wealth of information and resources for Military families.
NOTE: Most of these links lead to sites that are not on TLC.com, and will open in a new browser window.
Military One Source
The Department of Defense's free site where Military families can find help to cope with various issues.
USA 4 Military Families
This site provides information on the Department of Defense's collaboration with State agencies to provide local support with employment, child care, and education for military families.
Armed Forces Foundation
Established to promote the morale, welfare and quality of life of the United States armed forces community, including active duty military, reservists and retired personnel and their families.
National Military Family Association
NMFA is dedicated to providing information to and representing the interests of family members of the uniformed services.
United Services Organization (USO)
The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform.
United Through Reading
Helps keep parents and children connected while separated during deployments through a reading program.
Get Involved
Ways you can support your service men and women.
America Supports You
Department of Defense's official site to spotlight what Americans are doing for deployed service men and women. Includes a wealth of information on ways Americans can get involved, including children.
Project Homefront
In partnership with
Home Depot, this organization help families keep up their homes while their loved ones are deployed.
Operation Military Support
Sends care packages and letters to deployed service members who are not receiving mail.
Kids for Our Troops
Fun and effective ways children can show their support for the troops.
Operation: Dear Abby
Send letters and messages to a deployed service member.
USO Cares
The United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) is enlisting support of individuals around the world to support the troops through "Operation USO Care Package."
Other Sites of Interest
Facts about Memorial Day, official U.S. Military websites, and other resources
On Discovery:
Military Channel
Memorial Day Facts and Figures:
Memorial Day History and Information
White House Commission on Remembrance
The Origin of Memorial Day
Official Links:
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. National Guard
U.S. Navy
U.S. Department of Defense
Search Mil - Official Military search engine
