Military OneSource Podcast

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Discovering Nature’s Rewards: Military Benefits in America’s Parks Aug 21, 2024

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Learn about a special benefit available to service members and their families, veterans and gold star families: free access to America’s national parks. Find out how to obtain the pass and learn about the types of activities and experiences available at these diverse locations, from scenic hiking trails and historic landmarks to unique wildlife encounters and recreational opportunities. Get useful tips on how to plan your park adventure. This episode also highlights the broader impact of this initiative, encouraging a deeper connection to the natural world and fostering a sense of community. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Clay Hanna, Interpretation and Engagement Program Manager for the Washington Office of the National Park Service, and Becca Toy, Interpretation and Engagement Coordinator for the Washington Office of the National Park Service. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/america-the-beautiful-passes/ to access the park locator tool, get trip ideas and learn more about the America the Beautiful pass. 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.

MilSpouse Job Search Tips Aug 19, 2024

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Hear from employers, hiring experts and military spouses about finding a career and reaching your professional goals as a military spouse. Get tips for achieving success and learn about free resources, including the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Host Bruce Moody speaks with attendees at the Military Spouse Employment Partnership annual event welcoming MSEP’s newest partner companies and organizations. MSEP is a Defense Department initiative that connects spouses looking for careers with more than 700 employers across industries who have committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ 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.

2022 EFMP Survey Results Aug 12, 2024

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You spoke. We listened. Hear about the results of the 2022 Exceptional Family Member Program Survey and how the program will continue to evolve to better serve families with special medical and educational needs. Get a brief overview of EFMP and its three components. Learn about the survey process, its purpose and how insights gained will be used to enhance EFMP. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Tomeshia Barnes, associate director of the Defense Department Office of Special Needs. The purpose of OSN is to standardize, enhance and improve Defense Department support around the world for military families with special medical and educational needs. OSN develops policy and provides oversight for EFMP and the provision of special education services offered through the DOD. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/programs/office-special-needs/ to learn about the resources and support available to families with special medical and 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 Podcast 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.

Legal Aspects Concerning the Sexual Behavior of Youth Aug 07, 2024

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Learn what factors trigger police involvement in instances of problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, when the juvenile system gets involved and how it can differ from state to state. You’ll also learn about misconceptions youth might have about PSB, how advice from an attorney can conflict with the need for treatment and what happens during the legal process. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/preventing-harmful-behaviors-in-children-and-youth/ 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 Podcast 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.

Entrepreneurship Resources Part 1: A Discussion With the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office Aug 05, 2024

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Military spouses own 26,000 businesses in the United States. Learn how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office supports them and other members of the military community with intellectual property protections and resources. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Kathi Vidal, undersecretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The office issues U.S. patents and registers U.S. trademarks, two tools to protect ideas and brands. The office also offers programs for the military community as well as a host of educational and other resources for entrepreneurs and inventors. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ 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.

Getting to the Core of WIC Jul 29, 2024

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Learn about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides nutritious food to eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children up to age 5. The program also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social service programs. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Courtney Paolicelli, program analyst with the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy; and military spouse and former WIC recipient Dakota Davis, a community health worker with the Uniformed Services University. They discuss how WIC works, who is eligible, special considerations for military families when calculating eligibility and the WIC Overseas Program for military families stationed OCONUS. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/food-security-resources-and-support-programs/ to learn about food security resources and support programs 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.

Building Your Child’s Safety Skills to Help Prevent Unhealthy Sexual Behavior Jul 22, 2024

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Learn the difference between typical and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, problem-solving skills for parents and children dealing with unhealthy behaviors, as well as some protective factors that can help prevent them. You’ll also learn about vulnerability factors surrounding these behaviors, ways to help children navigate new social situations and why it’s important for parents to be aware of where and how their child spends their time. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Amanda Mitten, a nationally certified therapist in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and trainer for the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/preventing-harmful-behaviors-in-children-and-youth/ to learn about the resources and support available for 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.

First Steps Toward Fostering in the Military Jul 15, 2024

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Learn about how military families can serve the nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system, how to start the fostering process through state and county agencies with the help of AdoptUSKids and Military OneSource, and the attributes of successful foster families, including flexibility, commitment and dependability, and strong sense of community — all strengths of military families. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Melinda Kline, national project director for AdoptUSKids. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/adoption-foster-care/ to learn about the adoption and foster care resources and support available to military 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.

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS Expansion: Fee Assistance for Community Child Care Jul 08, 2024

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Learn how the Defense Department has expanded access to quality child care for eligible active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members, and DoD civilians (in designated locations). Qualified civilian child care providers in local communities can apply to participate in the military child care fee assistance program Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, or MCCYN-PLUS. Child Care Aware® of America administers this program for the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps while the Navy administers its own program. You’ll also learn which states participate in this fee assistance expansion initiative, as well as how to search for care options and find participating, qualified providers. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Nichele LeGrand-Murphy, program analyst, Child & Youth Program Operations. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/child-care/ to learn about the resources and support available to military families and DoD-employed civilians. 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.

Managing Your Move: Financial Tips and Traps to Avoid for a Lower Stress PCS Jun 24, 2024

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Hear from experienced PCSers about the financial side of military moves and how to avoid pitfalls to reduce stress. Learn about understanding entitlements for different types of moves, what to keep in mind when PCSing overseas, practical matters to consider and the importance of making good memories along the way. Host Bruce Moody speaks with three veterans of military moves: Andy Cohen, Jennifer Walker and Josie Beets. The guests have 27 moves among them and two are preparing for their next PCS. They share their experiences and lessons learned along the way. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/ 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.

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