Military OneSource Podcast

Learn about the Commissary CLICK2GO program and app, an online service offered by the Defense Commissary Agency that allows eligible patrons to order groceries from the commissary and schedule free curbside pickup. Hear about how the Commissary CLICK2GO app can help with meal planning, food budgeting and reaching your nutritional goals. Note: DeCA is in the process of extending EBT/SNAP as an online payment option for Commissary CLICK2GO. Host Bruce Moody, speaks with Jennifer Claro, a registered dietician with the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, and Kelli Carden, a business analyst with the Defense Commissary Agency. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/commissary-click2go/ to learn more about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 how the Defense Finance Accounting Service has simplified the annual eligibility verifications for Survivor Benefit Plan annuitants. Also, learn when verifications are due each year, as well as what the SBP is and who’s eligible to receive payments in the first place. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Julie Burandt-Partin with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.dfas.mil/managesbp for information on how to manage your SBP annuity. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 how a free MilTax consultant can help maximize your tax refunds by ensuring you receive every tax benefit your military service entitles you to. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Michelle Aldana, with Military Community and Family Policy, and Fred Koch, a Military OneSource financial counselor and tax consultant. Michelle provides a general overview of MilTax, and Fred, who is retired from the Air Force, shares: • The most common tax-related questions that he gets as a MilTax consultant • A real example of how he was able to help a MilTax user save thousands of dollars • Unique tax tips for military families • The benefits of calling on MilTax consultants when you need help. Visit Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.mil/miltax to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 Federal Voting Assistance Program, established by the Defense Department. The program ensures that service members and their eligible family members stationed away from home are aware of their right to vote and provides them with the tools to exercise this right from wherever they are living. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Dr. Lisa Thomas and Brianna Paul, program analysts for the Federal Voting Assistance Program. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment/on-deployment/voting-while-you-re-away-from-home-the-absentee-voting-process/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

This podcast focuses on the Transition Assistance Program, providing a comprehensive overview of its role in supporting service members and their families during the crucial period of transitioning out of the military. The episode features the personal experience of an airman who faced an accelerated transition, emphasizing the challenges and decisions that come with a condensed time frame of just four months. The various aspects of TAP are covered, including the resources and assistance it offers to help service members successfully navigate the transition process. Host Bruce Moody speaks with LaKeith Manson, retired Master Sgt. of the Air Force, and John Randolph, Department of Defense Military-Civilian Transition Office. Visit Military OneSource Transition Assistance Programs and Resources at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/transition-retirement/separation/transition-assistance-programs-and-resources/ to learn about the extensive array of services to help make your separation a success. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

Defense Department child care programs have expanded access to quality, flexible child care for military families through fee assistance and options that recognize and respond to the unique challenges of military life. A previous episode about Child Care in Your Home outlined how this program meets those needs and challenges by putting decisions about child care in the hands of parents who want quality care in their homes. In this episode, Host Bruce Moody speaks with Maria Quinn, lieutenant colonel for the U.S. Space Force Chief, Wargaming Team, and Marci George, program analyst for Child and Youth Programs with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy. Lt. Col. Quinn’s family was the first to benefit from this program, and she talks about her experience with CCYH as a service member and parent, adding valuable insights and perspective in this informative follow-up to the first CCYH podcast: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/podcasts/military-onesource/child-care-in-your-home-fee-assistance-pilot-program/ Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/child-care/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot, a competitive multiyear program that provides career-ready spouses of active-duty service members with 12-week paid fellowships at employers across various industries and locations. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Chelsea Pifer about her experiences as an MSCAP fellow with Navy Federal Credit Union, where she is now employed as a marketing communications specialist. Learn more about this pilot at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/article/military-spouse-career-accelerator-pilot or visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about the education and employment resources and support available to military spouses. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership in 2023. Learn more about MADD, a nonprofit that works to end impaired driving, and has committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses as an MSEP employer. Host Bruce Moody speaks with MADD Chief Executive Officer Stacey Stewart and Chief People and Culture Officer Kenneth Ceaser about career opportunities at MADD, its mission, workplace culture and the unique qualities military spouses bring to the organization. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/role/spouse/to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 all about military leave, how to request it and make the most of your time off. Also, learn about the different types and rules governing leave, such as chargeable and nonchargeable, emergency and advance leave as well as the new “use it or lose it” policy. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Sgt. Maj. Steven Minyard, senior enlisted advisor at the Defense Department’s Manpower and Reserve Affairs Office. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-basics/new-to-the-military/military-leave-and-how-it-works/ to learn more about military leave and the resources and support available to service members. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 all about military leave, how to request it and make the most of your time off. Also, learn about the different types and rules governing leave, such as chargeable and nonchargeable, emergency and advance leave as well as the new “use it or lose it” policy. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Sgt. Maj. Steven Minyard, senior enlisted advisor at the Defense Department’s Manpower and Reserve Affairs Office. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-basics/new-to-the-military/military-leave-and-how-it-works/ to learn more about military leave and the resources and support available to service members. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 how to meet your health and wellness goals by focusing on what your body needs, rather than the foods to avoid. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Jennifer Claro, a registered dietician with the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, about her “anti-diet” approach to good nutrition. Hear about mindful eating, specific steps to meet your nutritional goals, and how to overcome barriers to wellness. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/fitness-nutrition/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and their families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 about the power of the military spouse community and how it can help spouses deal with the stress of deployments, relocation and other MilLife challenges. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Army spouse Evie King, 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, and Space Force spouse Aimee Selix, Armed Forces Insurance Space Force Spouse of the Year. Ms. King and Ms. Selix talk about what their military spouse community means to them and offer suggestions for other spouses looking to create community. They also discuss the changing nature of deployments and how spouses can help ease the stress for one another during geographic separations and other challenges of military life. Visit Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.mil/role/spouse to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

Participating in adaptive sports provides reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities, like the Warrior Games, for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. This enhances their physical and mental well-being during the recovery and transition process. Tune in to this podcast to discover one soldier’s journey with a silent disability — from diagnosis to finding hope, a supportive community and the determination to pursue her dreams. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Army Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Tiffanie discovered adaptive sports and the Warrior Games, where she competes in multiple sporting events. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-basics/wounded-ill-injured-and-caregivers/the-power-of-adaptive-sports/ to find a program and learn more about adaptive sports and associated competitions. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

Emergency Family Assistance Centers serve as a one-stop shop for assistance, information and support during an emergency or disaster, and this podcast covers many of the support services offered through Emergency Family Assistance Centers. Listeners can also learn about how to connect to resources and information. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Judith Wright, Emergency Family Assistance program manager with Commander, Navy Installations Command, about Emergency Family Assistance, one portion of the larger emergency response effort which helps address the practical and emotional needs of Defense Department personnel impacted by a disaster. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/family-emergency-preparation/ to learn about the resources and support to guide families in preparing for emergencies. Find emergency contacts for disasters and evacuations on Military OneSource at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/emergency-contacts-for-disasters-evacuations/. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

Through a partnership between the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the armed services, youth and teens can enjoy and benefit from all kinds of educational, recreational and leadership opportunities in military Youth Programs and teen centers, which provide a supportive place to connect with peers and mentors. Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2023 National Military Youth of the Year Xavier B., who talks about how participating in the Military Youth of the Year program and in his military youth center in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, helped him develop his interests, explore his role as an engaged citizen and enhance his sense of service to his community. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 how survivors can navigate the range of emotions brought on by milestones, such as birthdays and anniversaries, following the death of a service member or veteran — and how such emotions can fluctuate over the years. Also, learn the difference between milestones you can see coming and ones that can appear out of nowhere, strategies for finding support and how to help children find comfort during these times. Host Bruce Moody speaks with the Vice President of Survivor Services for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Audri Beugelsdijk, who oversees operations, ensuring immediate and long-term support for survivors. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/gold-star-surviving-family/support-after-loss/navigating-holidays-as-a-survivor/ to learn about the resources and support available for survivors. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast, as well as ideas for future episodes, by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.

This podcast is promoting a series about the newly enhanced Exceptional Family Member Program. Learn about who the program serves, how it helps military families and the new enhancements put in place by the Defense Department to facilitate better communication and a seamless experience for families with special medical and/or educational needs, regardless of location and service branch. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Tomeshia Barnes, associate director, Office of Special Needs. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/ to learn about the resources and support available to military families with special medical and/or educational needs. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. You may also share feedback on the EFMP program through the EFMP feedback form: https://public.militaryonesource.mil/efmpfeedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 DANTES, Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support, a program that provides free education and career planning to service members. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Erin Roberts of DANTES about how the program can help military members at every stage, from entry into the service to the final stage of transitioning into their civilian career. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-service-members to learn about education and employment resources and Military OneSource services available to service members. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 PACT Act and what it could mean for you or your loved ones. The PACT Act is a new law that expands and extends VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances as part of their military service since the 1960s. Learn about eligibility, which medical conditions are covered, how to go about receiving benefits and more. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Kaitlin Richards, Assistant Director, Office of Policy & Oversight at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Visit https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ or call 1-800-MyVA411 to learn more about PACT Act health care and benefits available to eligible veterans. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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 Veterans Legacy Memorial, how it came about and who it honors. You will also learn who is eligible for inclusion, how to submit tributes that include pictures and memories and where family, friends and the general public can view the memorial. Host Bruce Moody speaks with James LaPaglia, who’s with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and works in the National Cemetery Administration. Visit https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ to learn more about the Veterans Legacy Memorial. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series 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.