Military Life Hampton Roads VA Resource Guide

FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

SURVIVOR RESOURCES • BENEFITS • COUNSELING • HONOR NAVY GOLD STAR

The Navy Gold Star Program demonstrates the Navy’s

to provide long term support for as long as the family member desires. Navy Gold Star Coordinators assist with: • State and Federal survivor benefits • Remembrance events to help ensure that the sacrifices of our heroes are never forgotten

commitment to families of the fallen from all military branches by providing dedicated services and support to survivors in their communities. The Navy Gold Star program serves surviving families immediately following the casualty assistance process and will continue

COMMAND LIAISON • TRAINING • POLICY GUIDANCE • CONNECTION OMBUDSMAN SUPPORT

An Ombudsman is a command- appointed volunteer who serves as an information link between command leadership and Navy families. Ombudsmen also provide resource referrals to command families when

assistance is needed. FFSC supports the Ombudsman program with: • Ombudsman Basic Training • Ombudsman Advanced Training • Ongoing Guidance for Ombudsmen

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