Announcements

Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) HAS MOVED!

VMIS on Army One Source is no longer available, but modernized VMIS has been released

Please visit the modernized VMIS on the Army Family Web Portal (AFWP).

  • If you HAD an account on VMIS on AOS, please select "transition your account" on the modernized VMIS home page.
  • If you DID NOT have an account on VMIS on AOS, please select "Register".

For technical support, please contact the AFWP Help Desk https://www.armyfamilywebportal.com/contact

 

 

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 9:36pm

Listen to the GovExec Podcast:  Fostering a Culture of Connection in the Workplace.

Human beings are social animals and human connection is key to our emotional and spiritual health. Over the past eight months, however, these connections are harder to make as the pandemic has forced organizations out of offices and into remote work. Even before the pandemic, social disconnection was on the rise. Leaders and organizations can foster a culture of connection for a better work environment and better results, even in the pandemic. 

Find out more at:

https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/10/govexec-daily-fostering-culture-connection-workplace/169304/

Fri, 10/16/2020 - 1:43pm

Are you about to PCS?

Army Emergency Relief (AER) can help Active Duty Soldiers, Active Guard and Reserve Soldiers*, and their Families, with zero-interest loans,

grants, or a combination of both.   Visit https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/  for more information.

*Title 10 Orders for at least 31 consecutive days. Exceptions may apply.

AER can help with expenses before, during, and after a PCS, such as auto repair, rent deposit, temporary lodging, appliance repair

child care assistance, spouse relicensing, and more.

Talk to your nearest AER officer to learn more.  Find an ACS location near you: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:28pm

 

Many states have recognized that the highly-mobile military lifestyle can create barriers to consistent and meaningful employment; many states now have laws in place that require or encourage licensing boards to grant military spouses expedited applications, temporary licenses, or license recognition.

 

visit http://www.veterans.gov/milspouses to learn about specific laws and resources your new state offers to military spouses who work in licensed occupations.

Thu, 08/20/2020 - 4:55pm

If you are a surviving spouse receiving Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and/or Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) annuity payments, consider opening a Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) myPay account.

The most convenient way to view your Annuitant Account Statement (RAS) and manage your account is through myPay, the DFAS online account management system. myPay provides faster service, security, accessibility and reliability to all DFAS customers worldwide.

With myPay you can:

  • View, print or save your Annuitant Account Statement
  • Change your mailing or email address
  • Make changes to your direct deposit information
  • View, print or save your IRS Form 1099R
  • Turn on your Retiree Newsletter notification

For more information, visit: https://mypay.dfas.mil

Thu, 08/20/2020 - 3:47pm

VA Makes Financial Planning and Online Will Preparation Services Available at No Cost to Beneficiaries of:

  • SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance)
  • TSGLI (Traumatic Injury Protection)
  • FSGLI (Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance)
  • VGLI (Veterans' Group Life Insurance)
  • Find out more at:https://benefits.va.gov/insurance/bfcs.asp
Thu, 08/20/2020 - 2:30pm

Army Working Improvements for Exceptional Family Member Program

Learn more at https://www.army.mil/article/232782

Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:06pm

Ready Army - Be Informed ♦ Make a Plan ♦ Build a Kit ♦ Get Involved

Learn more at https://ready.army.mil/  

Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:05pm

Army Doubles Amount for Spouse Licensure Reimbursement

Learn more at https://www.army.mil/article/232635

Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:03pm