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We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
DOD remains committed to taking care of our people and offers multiple resources to help our service members and their families navigate the unique challenges of military life.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announces a new series of initiatives to improve the welfare and well-being of service members and their families.
FY22:4,553,950 DOD personnel and family members
FY22:1,554,645 Military children
Military families move on average every 2 - 3 years
1 in 4 Military spouses are unemployed or actively seeking work
Service members and families are experiencing economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to increasingly competitive housing markets. Understanding that the economic security of every military family is critical to mission readiness, DOD is taking action, with departmentwide efforts underway to strengthen economic security in the force.
FY19:4,747,313 DOD personnel and family members
FY19:1,644,456 Military children
Military children will change schools 6 - 8 times
1 in 4 Military spouses areunemployed or activelyseeking work