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Department of Defense State Liaison Office In Support of Military Families

USA. 4. MILITARY. Department of Defense State Liaison Office In Support of Military Families. FAMILIES. Joint Family Support Assistance Program Workshop. 15 November 2007. Slide 1 of 1,173. Perspective.

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Department of Defense State Liaison Office In Support of Military Families

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  1. USA 4 MILITARY Department of Defense State Liaison Office In Support of Military Families FAMILIES Joint Family Support Assistance Program Workshop 15 November 2007 Slide 1 of 1,173

  2. Perspective "We have learned that several of the important issues families struggle with can be more easily addressed by the states and by the governors, and across state lines." Senator Lamar Alexander Joint Committee Hearing on “The Needs of Military Families: How are States and the Pentagon Responding, especially for Guard and Reservists.” July 21, 2004

  3. Mission • Engage and educate state policymakers, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public policy.  • Work with States to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.

  4. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (MC&FP) and Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (P&R) USD(P&R) NGA Governors-only meeting – Jul 04 Letters to Governors – Sept 04 Lt.Gov. Association meeting – Feb 05 NGA-DoD Best Practices Workshop – Apr 05 Letters to New Governors – Feb 07 DEPSECDEF NGA-DoD workshop – Apr 05 SECDEF NGA Governors-only meeting – Feb 06 Letters to Governors – Apr 06 Leadership Involvement

  5. “ERA” Education – provide information to state officials concerning the military community (“Marketing”) Relationships – become a trusted source of information on military issues, and develop working relationships with state decision-makers Assistance – provide solutions that address the needs of military families, by serving the needs of interested state policymakers seeking help with legislation and regulations. State Liaison Operational Summary

  6. National Governors Association Lieutenant Governors Association Council of State Governments National Conference of State Legislatures American Legislative Exchange Council National Military Family Association NGAUS/EANGUS Adjutants General Association Veterans Service Organizations – American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, etc. Military Service Family Programs State Military Associations Partnerships and Associations

  7. Partnership Strategies • National-level visibility and coordination through various associations • Build partnerships with states • Focus on 10 Key Issues • Capitalize on opportunities and momentum • ERA - Education - Relationships - Assistance

  8. Care of the Guard and Reserve Assistance to Severely Injured Service Members In-State Tuition Military Children During School Transitions and Deployment Spouse Employment Unemployment Compensation for Spouses Payday Lending Voting Foreign Language Emphasis Accessible Support for Military Family Focus: 10 Key Issues

  9. National Governors Association Survey- State Support to Military • Determine State programs and services available to military members and their families • NGA updated in July 2007 • Six areas of support reported • State Employee Benefits • Educational Benefits • Tax and Financial Benefits • Family Support • Licensing and Registration • Protections, recognition, and employment support

  10. Achievements

  11. www.USA4MilitaryFamilies.org

  12. USA 4 MILITARY Department of Defense State Liaison Office In Support of Military Families FAMILIES “Thank you for your Service to our Nation!!”

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