Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 01.27.2025
Learn how the American Red Cross supports military families in times of need. Hear personal stories from a service member on how the Red Cross helped facilitate emergency leave and provided financial assistance for travel during a family emergency. Listeners will hear how the Red Cross handles emergency messages, which can be initiated by a service member or anyone who is familiar with the......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 10.24.2024
Learn about one family’s experience with the expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The policy provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to service members who welcome a child into their family through birth, adoption or long-term foster care placement. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Heather and Marine Capt. Richard LeCompte, who took advantage of the expanded policy when their child was......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 11.16.2023
Learn all about military leave, how to request it and make the most of your time off. Also, learn about the different types and rules governing leave, such as chargeable and nonchargeable, emergency and advance leave as well as the new “use it or lose it” policy. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Sgt. Maj. Steven Minyard, senior enlisted advisor at the Defense Department’s Manpower and......
