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11/04/2025

📅 USO Jacksonville – November is Here! 🦃🍂

November is a busy month at USO Jacksonville, and we couldn’t be more grateful to be giving back to our local military community! From fall festivities to family-friendly events and opportunities to connect with others, there’s something for everyone.

📢 Flyers with event details coming soon! Be sure to check back so you don’t miss any of the fun.

👉 Mark your calendars and stay tuned!

11/04/2025

10/12/2025

As the government shutdown continues, the USO remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families. Our focus is on ensuring service members and their families continue to feel supported, connected and cared for, no matter the circumstances.

10/12/2025

It's finally here! 🎶 In support of Operation MWR, our facilities will have adjusted hours on Oct. 18. We’ll see you at the concert! 😎

For questions about Operation MWR, navymwrjacksonville.com/operationmwr.

10/02/2025

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10/02/2025

We understand the government shutdown may bring uncertainty. Please know that our website and contact center remain fully operational and ready to support you and your family. Call 800-342-9647 or visit www.MilitaryOneSource.mil for information, referrals, confidential counseling and other services. While some Defense Department quality of life and military family readiness programs may be affected by the shutdown, Military OneSource is always here for you.

10/02/2025

We know you have many questions about the government shutdown. Until further notice, all non-essential federal operations are paused until a funding agreement has been reached.

We are here to help you navigate this time. Please know that we have mentors available 24/7 in our Global Mentorship-HUB to answer your questions and provide resources.

Here are a few resources that will be continuing without interruption:

• Military OneSource remains fully operational worldwide, 24/7. Families can continue to access counseling, information, and resources online and by phone.

• Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) continues uninterrupted. If installation access is limited, counselors will work offsite to maintain support.

• Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) career center and MySECO sites remain active. Coaches continue to provide services to military spouses.

• Child Development Centers (CDCs) & School Age Care (SACs): Army, DLA, Navy, and Marine Corp Child Development Centers will continue to operate as normal; Air Force centers will operate but may alter hours of operation and reduce capacity depending on location and mission needs.

Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corp Fee Assistance Programs (MCCYN) will continue to operate as normal.

Child Care in Your Home will continue to operate as normal

• DoDEA Schools: Schools remain open, but all extracurricular activities—including sports—are suspended.

• Family Advocacy Program (FAP): Services may vary by installation, but domestic abuse victim advocates remain reachable through Military OneSource’s locator and national hotlines.

• MyCAA: No new tuition assistance approvals after Sept. 30, but spouses with approved funding may continue classes.

• Commissaries: All 235 commissaries remain open for at least 60 days. OCONUS and remote CONUS commissaries will remain open regardless; other CONUS locations may gradually suspend operations depending on funding.

• Exchanges, lodging, and MWR fitness facilities remain open as essential operations. Some non-excepted MWR/NAF activities may be impacted depending on local funding.

• Military Funeral Honors and casualty/mortuary affairs support will continue. Some locations may experience limited capacity, but honors for eligible service members will not stop.

To join the Global Mentorship-HUB and connect with a military spouse mentor, please visit www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/mentorship-hub

10/02/2025

We’ll be here for you if the government shuts down!

What to know right now:
October 1 pay will not be affected.
October 15 could be delayed.

Our teams are prepared and ready to help you get through this. Click the link below for more information about how we can help: https://bit.ly/4q1HYOe.

09/17/2025

ICYMI: The September 2025 “Family Connection Newsletter” is now available. This edition features Stockdale Awardees, Employee Expo, & Safety Message. To have the FCN emailed to you, request through cnichq-ffsp@us.navy.mil. https://buff.ly/CaYOPXI.