Family Support and Resources for Navy Enlisted
Family/ Vet
Taking Care of Family
During war or peace enlisted Sailors, their family, and loved ones are exposed to the fast pace of the Navy's commitment to global security. Sometimes things may not go quite as we expected in our daily lives. The Navy is dedicated to helping Sailors and loved ones through tough times and provides support and assistance for many problems that may happen.
This page provides some of the many resources provided for enlisted active duty, reserve and family members. For the most part as a Navy family member, if you need assistance with family related problems, have an emergency or need to contact your spouse; you should contact your ombudsman or spouse's command.
Family News
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The ombudsman is an intermediary for spouse and family members and the department the member works in. They provide a conduit for communications with family, member, and the commanding officer to help when problems may arrive, for family emergencies and command-sponsored events involving the spouse. Sometimes it can be very difficult to communicate with a member at sea when important family matters happen so the ombudsman may be able to assist. They can also provide other point of contacts and resources to assist the spouse.
Thank you for visiting the Navy family support web page. If you would like to post a comment or question there is a spouse & family category on our Navy Discussion page. Also, thank you for your dedication, support and commitment as a member of the military.
Related Pages
Web Resources
- Military OneSource - the online comprehensive source to help you face life's everyday challenges.
- NMFA - National Military Family Association serves military spouses & children
- American Red Cross - Military Support
Web Resources
- Naval Services FamilyLine
- IA Family Support - Click on "Family"
- Fleet And Family Support Program
- Navy Exceptional Family Member Program
- RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler - allows individuals to schedule their own appointment for obtaining a Department of Defense identification card at participating issuance offices.
Instructions & Messages
- MILPERSMAN 1754-030 - Support of Family Members
- OPNAV Instruction 1740.4E - U.S. Navy Family Care Policy
- DoD Instruction 1342.19 - Family Care Plans
Web Resources
- Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS)
- Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society - your first resource not your last.
- Morale, Welfare and Recreation
- Navy Exchange
- Navy Voting Assistance Program
Web Resources
- Space "A" - Travel Information
- Government Lodging
- Navy Lodge
- DoD Lodging - Used to search for military lodging
Web Resources
- milConnect - offers sponsors, spouses, and their children (18 years and older) access to their personal information, health care eligibility, personnel records, and other information from a centralized location
- Commissary
- DoDEA - The Department of Defense Education Activity
- Military Child Education Coalition
- Scholarship Programs of Fisher House Foundation
- SchoolQuest
Web Resources
- DoDEA Educational Partnership
- Military Families Resource Center - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- NCTSN - The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Military Children and Families
- Tutor.com - for U.S. Military Families