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Spouse Support Resources

Your journey as a Navy and military Spouse will evolve as you learn to navigate the military lifestyle. These resources will help make that journey easier. 

First Steps for a New Spouse

Start your journey as a Spouse of a Sailor on the right foot. This section will provide you with some of the first steps for access to the benefits and privileges you and your family are entitled. 

First-time users of the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) online training must create an account. Once the account is confirmed you will have access to the New Spouse Orientation Training, Navy Spouse eLibrary, and Live Well Resiliency Webinars. 

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Enroll in DEERS

Visit Defense Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to begin the process to obtain your military benefits, including access to medical care and your military ID card.

The Ombudsman is a volunteer Spouse in your Sailor's command and is an advocate for you and your family. Ombudsmen are trained to disseminate official information and to provide appropriate resources and referrals, as needed.

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Important Information to Know About Your Sailor

Memorize your Sailor's Social Security Number, rank, rate, Navy email address, and name of their assigned command. You may not always be able to reach them when you are asked for this information. 

Request a Sponsor

When your Sailor receives orders to transfer to a new duty station, they can request a command sponsor to help your family through their transition to a new command. If your Sailor requests a sponsor, they should be contacted within 10 days of receiving their orders. If this does not occur, the Sponsor Program Coordinator contact information can be found within your Sailor's orders.

Obtain Medical Care

Enroll in TRICARE and TRICARE Dental to access your medical care.

The Navy has its own language, traditions, and customs. With help from the Navy Terms and Acronyms List, before you know it you will be talking like a Sailor!

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This book, provided by Naval Services FamilyLine, acquaints spouses with the social customs, traditions, and organizations that are part of the sea service communities.  It also addresses sea services etiquette, entertaining, ceremonies, and attire guidelines. 

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The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) promotes self-reliance and resiliency. You have access to workshops and environments to meet other Navy spouses, gather informational materials on employment support, volunteer opportunities, and educational opportunities. A FFSC is located on most installations worldwide and offers a variety of deployment programs to assist Sailors and families with the emotional cycle and behavioral changes that may occur while your Sailor is away.

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Useful Resources

Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support for service members, spouses, families and survivors on taxes, moving, benefits, MWR and more.

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More Resources for the Spouse Support Resources

Additional links to systems and sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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