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DOW recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military families, and dedicates resources, services, policies and programs to support service members and family members across the globe.
Personal Property Activity
Department of War Releases Its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2024
DOW Awards $55 Million Grant for Nathan F. Twining Elementary & Middle School at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota
Department Awards Altus Public Schools a $49,211,667 Grant for the L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base
Service members, their families and recently separated service members have 24/7 access to information and support anywhere in the world, at no cost.
The Military Crisis Line, part of the Veterans Crisis line, is a free, confidential resource that serves military members, their families and friends.
FY19:4,747,313 DOD personnel andfamily members
FY19:1,644,456 Military children
Military familiesmove on average every 2 - 3 years
Military childrenwill change schools 6 - 8 times
1 in 4 Military spouses areunemployed or activelyseeking work