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AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Survivor Outreach Services

  • Army Community Services (ACS)
  • Survivor Outreach Services
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Survivor Access Cards are available, check your eligibility

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Gold Star Family, Gold Star Mothers, Gold Star Spouses, and Next of Kin Events

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Find the coordinator at the installation closest to you using the SOS staff finder. 

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You Are Not Alone

Losing a Service member is a life-changing event. Whether it happened recently or years ago, we want you to know that you are still part of our Family. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is here to walk beside you, offering support, guidance, and a listening ear.

SOS connects you with caring professionals who help you understand your benefits, find local resources, and stay connected to a community that honors your loved one. Our mission is simple: to make sure no survivor ever feels forgotten.

Gold Star Family

Ways We Honor Your Loved One

Your Soldier’s legacy deserves recognition, and so does your journey as a Survivor. SOS helps keep their memory alive through meaningful honors:

  • Gold Star and Next of Kin Lapel Buttons to wear with pride
  • Memorial certificates and recognition letters
  • Special ceremonies and remembrance events hosted throughout the year

These symbols help show that your Soldier’s sacrifice and your Family’s strength will never be forgotten.
 

Additional Resources

Ask Army Answers

  • Army Community Service (ACS) - Main Office
  • ***Emergency Leave Assistance*** - AER financial assistance requests are no longer processed through the American Red Cross or other Military Service Aid Society offices. All emergency financial and leave assistance are now processed online: aerprod.powerappsportals.us/
  • Military DSN (314) 599-1101
  • Hours:
    Monday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Thursday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    Friday
    7:30am-12:00pm
    1:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed

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