Survivor Outreach Services

The United States Army's long-term, care and commitment initiative to surviving families of Servicemembers who have died while serving on active duty. SOS provides assistance with benefits and entitlements, referrals for financial counseling and grief counseling, support events to network with other survivors and works with organizations to enhance services to survivors.

After the official end of the war in Iraq, the Chief Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond Odierno, addressed the surviving family members of those Soldiers who gave their lives serving in Iraq. Odierno said, "As we pause to observe the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Soldiers, civilians and families who have all contributed to our success in Iraq."

Read the entire statement here, and the joint statement from Odierno, the Sergeant Major of the Army and Secretary of the Army here.

Gold Star Wives Day is April 5! Click here for more.

Click here for SOS Events and Deals!

Contacts

Gail Springborg

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651-268-8265 (office)

320-291-7617 (cell)

Jonathan Groeneweg

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651-282-4028 (office)

651-331-8581 (cell)

Gold Star Event 2011 Photos

Tillman Military Scholars

Supports Servicemembers, veterans and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct, study related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs.

When: The application deadline for this scholarship has passed

More Info: Flyer and website

Gold Star Family License Plates

“Gold Star Family” Surviving spouses or parents of a fallen soldier may display Gold Star Family license plates beginning October 1, 2010. Apply by mail or at a deputy registrar office. The plates are subject to standard fees, but carry no additional charge. Click here for the form.

Our Military Kids for Children of Fallen Servicemembers

Our Military Kids recently opened availability of its grant program to surviving dependents of Servicemembers from all branches and components. Grants pay for enrichment activities such as sports and fine arts programs, camps and tutoring services.

More Info: Application and FACs