- Survivor Access Card Information
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USAG Hawaii is now issuing the Survivor Access Card to eligible Survivors, please see information below:
The Survivor Access Card is now being issued through the Army’s Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system to eligible surviving family members. The card is renewable every three years. Please see attached IMCOM Form 44 (Application for Survivor Access Card). The Survivor Access Card is intended for recognition and installation access (attend outreach events, ceremonies, view memorials). Note: The Survivor Access Card does not provide Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) or Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) privileges. For Frequently Asked Questions, Refer to page 3 of the application.
Who is eligible? Eligible surviving family members are those who meet the criteria to receive the Gold Star Label Button or Next of Kin (NOK) Lapel Button including widow or widower, parent, child, stepchild, child through adoption, brother, half-brother, sister and half-sister and step-siblings. Surviving Family members who already have military identification or Common Access Card are not eligible to receive the Survivor Access Card.
Steps to Apply for the Survivor Access Card:
1) Complete Section 1 of the Application for Survivor Access Card, Print Name, Sign and Date.
2) Submit completed application to Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) via In-person (SOS Office), U.S. Mail or Email
SOS Office: 371 Brannon Rd, Building 663, Schofield Barracks, 96857
U.S. Mail: Survivor Outreach Services, 310 Brannon Rd, BLDG 690, Schofield Barracks, 96857, Attn: Christine Untalan
Email: christine.g.untalan.civ@army.mil (scan application and submit via secure email)
The completed application will be submitted for processing and vetting. Once cleared, the Survivor will be contacted on where to proceed to obtain the card. A photo will be taken at the Visitor Control Center on Schofield or Tripler (the card will be generated once your photo is taken). Please ensure to bring two forms of acceptable ID in original form at the time of Survivor Access Card issue.
Click HERE to download the Army Survivor Access Card Information and fillable application.
- Gold Star Families
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Air Force Families Forever Program - Air Force Families Forever (af.mil)
Navy Gold Star Program – Navy Gold Star Program
Coast Guard Gold Star Program – Field Support - Gold Star Program (uscg.mil)
Marine Corps Long Term Assistance Program Long Term Assistance Program (marines.mil)
- Survivor Outreach Services Resources
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Military OneSource Podcast Series :Military OneSource podcasts are a simple way to connect to your best MilLife. They can help you live your best military life, overcome challenges, and thrive.
Turn to the Military OneSource podcast for information, tools, and resources on topics unique to the military, like spouse employment, families with special needs, deployment, relocation, finances, parenting and more.https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/podcasts/military-onesource/
College Success Roadmap:
Other recent programs were on developing a College Success Roadmap. This was done in conjunction with Tuesday’s Children and are now available on Youtube
College Success Roadmap Series: College Scholarships for Military Survivors: https://youtu.be/liwAVOKMhvg?si=-vCCA0ShepGubDli
College Success Roadmap Series: SAT vs ACT: https://youtu.be/60zhaLgMhbU?si=R176oM8bIeB5MjhF
College Success Roadmap Series: The College Timeline & College Essays: https://youtu.be/npbkhG4KN7Y?si=E-N7konv7DKRoaSa
- News & Information
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Tragedy Assistance Program (TAP) - TAPS News and Publication - TAPS News and Publications
- Tax Support & Assistance
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Military One Source
Free Online Tax Assistance - Military One Source
*Veterans, Survivors, Reservist, Active Duty and their families can use the Free service with a DS Logon or ID.me account.***MilTax Software will be available January 18, 2024***
DS Logon for Veterans and their Family
DS Logon - DMDC (osd.mil)Get Free Tax Prep Help
The Hawaii VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program - IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Hawaii Tax Help - Free Tax Sites
***VITA appointments available after January 15, 2024***
- Upcoming Events
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Financial Dine & Dial – 15 January 2025 @ 3pm, Hawaii Standard Time, (7pm Central)
Who: Military Survivors and friends are invited to dial into the next Financial “Dine and Dial” call and have access to some of the popular past calls that were recorded.
What: These calls, held at least quarterly, provide a forum for Military Survivors and friends to ask questions on education tools and to better understand techniques for identity theft minimization, saving and investing, estate planning considerations, tax issues, insurance, potential financial resources, and budgeting concerns in creating financial success and hear from various guest presenters and other peers.
Where: The Call number is (1-605-475-5910; Access Code 7681905#); the call originates from Ft. Leonard Wood Survivor Outreach Services. (*6 mutes or unmutes the call) and is a joint venture between the financial counselors from the Ft. Leonard Wood SOS program, and other locations.
When: The next live call is Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, 3pm Hawaii Standard Time, (7:00 pm Central)
Why: Many Survivors have asked for assistance in navigating potential resources, including how to better grasp potential projected positive cash flow opportunities and estate planning techniques, milestones, and scholarship programs.
Download the PDF version of this flyer, HERE.
Joint Survivors’ Forum – 23 January 2025, 7:30am-11:15 am, Hawaii Standard Time, (12:30pm-4:15 pm ET) - This Forum is brought to you jointly by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense. Attend this virtual forum for survivors and service providers to receive updates from the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We hope you will find the information valuable to you, your loved ones and the communities you serve every day.
Those interested in attending can email the Gold Star and Surviving Family Member Representative program manager directly at osd.pentagon.rsrcmgmt.list.ousd-p-r-gold-star-advocate-mbx@mail.mil. Sign up for updates: https://www.va.gov/SURVIVORS/Survivors_Forum.asp
- Helpful Links
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Military One Source (Gold Star & Surviving Family Members Benefits) - Support After Loss Benefits | Military OneSource
Social Security (If you are the Survivor) - If You Are the Survivor | SSA
DFAS (Retired Military Survivors) - Defense Finance and Accounting Service > Retired Military > survivors (dfas.mil)
Tricare - Home | TRICARE
- Email Us
Purpose: Provide long term case management and support to eligible Survivors and ensure a seamless transition from the Casualty Assistance Officer to the SOS Program.
Mission: Build a uniformed program which embraces and reassures Survivors that they will be continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire.
Location: USAG Hawaii SOS is located on Schofield Barracks in the Soldier Family Assistance Center alongside the Casualty Assistance Office.
