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The 7 Uniformed Services Why are they important? As a Volunteer, you need to know that the National Military Family Association’s mission is to support the family members of each of the seven uniformed services. We educate all military families on the benefits and services available to them and inform them of the issues that affect their lives. We promote their interests by informing the public and influencing the development and implementation of legislation, policies and programs affecting them. These are the seven uniformed services in order of precedence by ceremonial formation.

The US Army is one of the three military departments reporting directly to the Department of Defense. It is comprised of both an active and a reserve component and conducts operational and institutional missions around the world. The US Marine Corps is a component of the Department of the Navy. It serves as the country’s expeditionary force in readiness and carries out global missions on both sea and shore. The US Navy reports directly to the Department of Defense. It provides combat-ready Naval forces for worldwide operations focused on maintaining the freedom of the seas, deterring aggression and achieving victory at war. The US Air Force reports directly to the Department of Defense. It trains for and maintains global superiority in air, space and cyberspace and is equipped for a rapid worldwide response. The US Coast Guard safeguards the Nation’s maritime interests through a variety of civil and military responsibilities. The US Coast Guard operates across the country’s waterways, in our ports, at sea and around the world. The US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps fulfills its mission to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary of Health and the US Surgeon General. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s mission of science, service and stewardship spans from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean.

How to Find and Share Resources in Your Community Installation Family Centers have a wealth of resources for Service Members, Families, Reservists, Retirees, and DoD Civilians. The programs offered are designed to enhance quality of life, promote resilience and self-reliance, and provide stability during war and peace. Family centers are a great place to find valuable training and information as well as share our NMFA resources with Families. We will talk about the family centers for the services in the next few slides but it is important to note that some installations (especially at Joint Bases) these centers are being call Military Family Readiness Centers.

Army Community Service FRG Financial Readiness Army Emergency Relief Family Advocacy Programs Relocation Readiness Employment Readiness Financial Readiness Army Family Team Building Army Emergency Relief Exceptional Family Member Program The Army Community Service Centers are operated at Army installations where 500 or more military members are assigned. The ACS mission is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness and quality of life. Most Family Centers will offer the standard programs for relocation information, financial counseling and exceptional family members. ACS offers Army Family Team Building (AFTB) classes and trains Family Readiness Groups (FRG) within your units. These are great places to start connecting with staff members and other spouses to share our NMFA information. Survivor Outreach Services

Fleet and Family Support Navy Fleet and Family Support Deployment Readiness Relocation Assistance Family Employment Readiness Ombudsman Exceptional Family Member Fleet and Family Support Programs Centers support individual and family readiness and provide many programs and resources. They help Navy families to be resilient, well-informed and adaptable to the Navy environment. An important part of Navy Family Readiness is the Ombudsman, a volunteer appointed by the commanding officer, to serve as an information link between command leadership and Navy families. Ombudsmen are trained to provide information both up and down the chain of command. Another great Navy program is COMPASS. This is a Team-Mentoring program developed by spouses for spouses and improves quality of life through education, enabling spouses to understand, experience and meet the challenges of the Navy lifestyle . Family Emergency Response COMPASS

Air Force Key Spouse Airman & Family Readiness Transition Services Family Life Education Key Spouse Financial Services Employment Services Relocation Services These are the programs available to promote a positive family environment at the Airman and Family Readiness Centers on Air Force Bases. The Key Spouse Program is an official unit/family program designed to enhance readiness and establish a sense of Air Force community. The Key Spouse promotes partnerships with unit leadership, families, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and other community and helping agencies. The program has been standardized across the Air Force to address the needs of all military families with special emphasis on support to families across the deployment cycle. Transition Services Air Force Aid Society

L.I.N.K.S. Marine Corps Community Services Unit, Personal and Family Support L.I.N.K.S. Child & Youth Programs Information, Referral and Relocation Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) programs support and enhance the operational readiness, war fighting capabilities, and life quality of Marines, their families, retirees and civilians. L.I.N.K.S. an acronym that stands for Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills. It is an interactive program unique to Marine Corps life and the local installation. Participants learn about Corps history and rank, local installation resources, services, and benefits, military pay, separation and deployment, crossroad options, communication styles, investing in the community and Marine Corps traditions. Exceptional Family Member Marine Corps Family Team Building

Coast Guard Work-Life Programs Family Resource Specialists Child Development Centers Family Resource Specialists Regional Ombudsman Coordinators Transition/Relocation Managers The Coast Guard service delivery of Work-Life Programs is accomplished by 13 field Work-Life staffs assigned to Health, Safety, and Work-Life Regional Practices (HSWL RP) Coast Guard-wide. These Work-Life specialists administer their respective programs in accordance with Commandant policy. Health Promotion Managers

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is an agency that enriches life through science. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. And Finally, we have the U.S. Public Health Service a team of more than 6,500 full-time, well-trained, highly qualified public health professionals. Public Health falls under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary of Health and the Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Human Services. Both NOAA and Public Health family members can utilize services of the existing family centers near their locations. U.S. Public Health Service

And Now You Know The Big Thanks for viewing this webinar. Hopefully it provided a good snapshot of our NMFA mission and those we serve! And don’t forget, we have a fact sheet you can print on the services and the names of the programs they offer.