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Survivor Outreach Services

 

Welcome to the Army Survivor Outreach Services website.  If you came to this page because you are a surviving Family member, please know we are here for you.  Survivor Outreach Services is the official Army program designed to provide long term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers.  This is your program!  Conceived of and developed by Survivors, this program is continually refined based on Survivor feedback and involvement by senior Army leaders. 

 

We have attempted to gather as much Survivor specific information as possible.  Our site is organized in such a way as to provide detailed information on topics most often requested by fellow Survivors.    To the left and below you will find links to information regarding benefits and entitlements, governmental and non-governmental resources, important legislative news, how to contact us and where to find your nearest Survivor Outreach Services support office, and more.  We hope that you come back often and feel free to provide feedback. 

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Survivor Outreach Services is a “one” Army program.   Regardless of your loved one’s Army component, duty status, location, or manner of death, Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinators and Financial Counselors are here to provide dedicated outreach and support when, and for as long as you desire. 

We are here for you.  Army National Guard, US Army Reserve and Active Component Families are served by the closest Survivor Outreach Services support office (see our services locator link). 

 

We know that there are no words or actions that can ever fully solace you in your loss, for there is no greater calling than to serve ones’ nation with honor and dignity.  For us, there is no greater duty than to support the Families of those who have died in service to our nation.

 

Symbols of Honors and Recognition

To facilitate awareness among the military and civilian communities of the significance and protocol surrounding the symbols of honor bestowed on Survivors of a loved one who has died while serving in the armed forces of the United States.

Gold Star Lapel Pin   Next of Kin Lapel Pin     Service Flags
Legislative Updates

Apr 26, 2013

H.R. 32: Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

H.R 32

Apr 24, 2013

S. 735: Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2013

S. 735

S.Con.Res. 15: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle income taxpayers.

S. Con. Res. 15

Apr 22, 2013

H.R. 1067: To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements.

H.R. 1067

S. 734: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.

S. 734

SOS in the News

SOS in the News

This is a consolidation of news articles about SOS, if you know of one that isn't listed here please let us know:   Email IMCOM SOS

 

Gold Star Wives Honored at Landstuhl luncheon

Ft. Hood: Gold Star Wives Day celebrated Friday at Fort Hood

Ft. Leonard Wood: Friday is Gold Star Spouses Day

Redstone Arsenal: Gold Star families thanked by grateful nation

Ft. Bliss: Dayley's Update...

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Dublin, OH, Ohio National Guard Gold Star Family Luncheon
5/24/2013 11:30 AM - 5/24/2013 3:00 PM
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Westerville and Canton, OH, Field of Honor/Field of Heroes
5/24/2013 1:00 PM - 5/27/2013 1:00 PM
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Huntsville, AL, Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony (Army SOS supporting)
5/27/2013 - 5/27/2013
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Louisville, KY, Day at the Zoo
6/15/2013 - 6/15/2013
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Las Vegas, NV, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc National Convention
6/21/2013 - 6/24/2013
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