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The Army Information Update is a monthly information resource focused on timely Quality of Life topics that help support building cohesive, confident teams, both within our formations and within our Families.
AIU Highlight
April 2025 Edition
- Army Information Update - April 2025 [PDF - 59.7 KB]
- The Army Quality of Life microsite has been reorganized and updated to help Families more easily find resources, understand programs, access benefits and be aware of partnerships. Rather than creating new content, the site navigates Families to where the content lives.
Army Information Update Archive
- Army Information Update — March 2025 [PDF - 57 KB]
- Learn the five things all Families need to know about the My Army Post app.
- Army Information Update — February 2025 [PDF - 229 KB]
- This document aims to provide information and additional background on the Personally Procured Moves (PPM) petition so that Army Families can make informed choices about their next move.
- Army Information Update — January 2025 [PDF - 161 KB]
- A new year is a great time to take stock of your fitness, where you are right now and where you’d liked to be in 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. The Army offers many free benefits to elevate your current financial, physical and nutritional fitness levels.
- Army Information Update — December 2024 [PDF - 148 KB]
- While summer months are the peak PCS season, many Families will experience a move between December and January. Families have access to a range of resources to assist with PCS moves so this month we focused on some of the top resources ready to empower you and your Family to make a smooth, drama-free move.
- Army Information Update — November 2024 [PDF - 214.4 KB]
- A chart to help Soldiers and Families navigate resources that fall under one of five Quality of Life efforts: Childcare, Education, Healthcare & Wellness, Housing & Spouse Employment.
- Army Information Update — October 2024 [PDF - 466 KB]
- This year’s AUSA Annual Meeting featured 23 Military, Family and Veteran Service Organizations committed to empowering, inspiring and encouraging Soldiers, Spouses, Families, and Veterans. The video is posted on The Army’s Official YouTube Channel with timestamps for easy navigating. Information about education, health care and spouse employment are also provided.
- Army Information Update — September 2024 [PDF - 153 KB]
- Guidance on how the DD Form 2870 allows the Military Treatment Facility/Dental Treatment Facility/TRICARE Health Plan to legally disclose an individual's protected health information.
- Army Information Update — June 2024 [PDF - 182.3 KB]
- Two programs the Army is working to improve on behalf of Army Families: Finding, applying for, offering and onboarding DoD jobs is fair, simple, efficient and transparent and the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a fair, simple, efficient and transparent process.
- Army Information Update — May 2024 [PDF - 181.8 KB]
- May stands for Moving. This month the Army shared a few of the many Army and Community resources to help ensure a smooth move.
- Army Information Update — April 2024 [PDF - 226.7 KB]
- Let’s Spring into Wellness in April. The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence” functioning optimally in your current environment.
- Army Information Update — March 2024 [PDF - 204.5 KB]
- March focus is Financial Resources and Benefits. This may be a great time to take stock of your finances- where you are and how to realize your future financial goals or make them if you’re just beginning. These resources are part of your benefits package and are free to Soldiers and their Families.
- Army Information Update — February 2024 [PDF - 191.1 KB]
- February and March are the months to apply for most college, vocational and technical scholarships for Spouses and Family members. Check out this list consolidated by Army Emergency Relief: The Official Nonprofit of the U.S. Army to help make finding and applying easier.
- Army Information Update — January 2024 [PDF - 229.9 KB]
- The Exceptional Family Member Program is a program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational and medical services to Families with special needs. There are approximately 47,200 Servicemembers and 58,400 Family members enrolled in EFMP.
- Army Information Update — December 2023 [PDF - 211 KB]
- The Army Software Factory, in coordination with Installation Management Command (IMCOM) is spearheading the creation of a proof-of-concept App called “My Army Post”.
- Army Information Update — November 2023 [PDF - 178.2 KB]
- 21 resources highlighted in this AUSA video are available for all Soldiers and Families to educate, inspire and empower. These agencies were featured in AUSAs 2023 Exhibition Hall.
- Army Information Update — October 2023 [PDF - 210.5 KB]
- 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 Information Update — September 2023 [PDF - 170.6 KB]
- A listing of OCONUS Spouse Employment Updates & Resources.
- Army Information Update — August 2023 [PDF - 160 KB]
- Information about Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts which will be available in 2024 to Soldiers and Active Guard Reserve members on Title 10 orders.