October Army Information Update - Because Information is power! ... Pass it on!

ARMY FAMILY TOWN HALL OCT 2023
⇒ Read what was discussed during AUSA at the ARMY FAMILY TOWN HALL 2023
⇒ The Chief of Staff has stated that, along with ensuring families are welcomed to their new duty 
station and unit, access to reliable unit and community information is key to empowering families.
⇒ Army Futures Command (AFC) has answered that call with the MY ARMY POST APP. Once complete, this 
app will help Soldiers and families navigate their post & easily access accurate information. Fort 
Cavazos is the pilot. The app will be controlled at the installation level to accommodate 
individual installations.  (See attached .pdf)

AUSA SCHOLARSHIPS… DID YOU KNOW?
⇒ For active duty, their spouses, children, and their grandchildren.
⇒ They have more to give but are not getting the applicants! APPLY

RAISING YOUR VOICE…DID YOU KNOW?
⇒ The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) comment card system on every installation sends the 
comment to the appropriate Program Manager for action. The intent is to improve a particular 
service or program at that installation or to highlight an exemplary service or program.
⇒ The Army Family Action Plan submissions are reviewed by the Garrison Commander. The intent is to 
offer ideas to improve your installation, your community or, depending upon your suggestion, 
something for the entire Army.

REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH…DID YOU KNOW?
⇒ Insurance companies require a patient diagnosis for the provider to be paid. Data is
showing that many people would find more benefit from other wellness-focused resources.
In the military, we have a plethora of FREE non-medical wellness benefits for individuals, families, units 
and SFRGs including:
o 35 Wellness Centers. Professional services include nutrition counseling, physical fitness support 
& stress management education and resources.
o Free Financial Advice and resources including access to certified financial planners.
o Garrison and Unit chaplains are confidential and certified counselors. Find your installation 
website (home.army.mil/imcom) and then search Religious Support Office.
o Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC). Go to your installation’s MWR site, ask your unit or 
search MilitaryOne Source
o Red Cross on-site and virtual Mind Body Wellness Workshops w/ licensed counselors.
o Consortium for Health & Military Performance (CHAMP) offers a host of wellness resources and 
workshops to maximize wellness, fitness & nutrition.

SPOUSE LICENSURE REIMBURSEMENT… DID YOU KNOW?
⇒ This benefit provides up to $1000 to offset licensure reimbursement costs.
⇒ Since 2019, only 820 spouses have taken advantage of this benefit.
⇒ Ask your ACS Employment Readiness Team or Unit S1.

EVEN MORE SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES.