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Through our research and program partnerships, we ensure that wherever American military families go, they can always feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive – in every community, across the nation, and around the globe.
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Military Family Facts
RELOCATION
SENSE OF BELONGING
WELCOME
54%
received hard orders two months or less before relocating
44%
do not feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community
49%
feel welcome in their local civilian community