Survivor Outreach Services, Redstone Arsenal

02/06/2026

Tax filing can be stressful. SOS family members can get free filing service.

MilTax provides Free tax filing for:

👉Surviving Spouses of an active-duty death, National Guard, Coast Guard or reserve service member (regardless of activation status or cause of death, who have not remarried).

👉Surviving Children of an active-duty death, National Guard, Coast Guard or reserve service member (regardless of activation status or cause of death).

Visit the MilTax website to begin:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/taxes/miltax-military-tax-services/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPpIg1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPUnA3Z1V5RzBqQ05SVXh6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhMsgkTIoLkSFALMCm76ewI6-dlZOKlkDmms8GvfDPQRyU1bFX4WRAh6vBrD_aem_zkgsq6Fhl5quG0vh22uJBg

Military OneSource offers tax services for the military, including MilTax free online tax filing software and personalized support.

11/25/2025

Gold Star families are invited to the PGB Annual Christmas Celebration on December 6, from 3-6 p.m. at the KBR Facility, located at 6200 Redstone Gateway.

Reservation deadline extended to November 28! Please RSVP to [email protected]

11/25/2025

Gold Star Families - Please join the Huntsville Ballet Company on Military Night for the holiday classic, The Nutcracker!

If you are unable to pick up tickets, please rsvp to: [email protected] to have your tickets held at Will Call.

09/03/2025

Adjusting to life after loss can take time. When you’re ready to focus on your career, the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program is here for you. The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program provides free resources and tools to help military spouses and survivors pursue their career and education goals.
• Explore career and education options and make a plan.
• Find scholarships and financial aid.
• Write resumes, cover letters and job applications.
• Research careers that fit your needs.
• Look for jobs with Military Spouse Employment Partnership companies and organizations committed to hiring military spouses.
• Get free access to Udemy on-demand skill development with more than 27,000 courses.
• Compare colleges and training programs to find the best fit.
Key programs for surviving spouses
As a surviving spouse, you can take advantage of the following career and education resources:
• Career coaching: Connect with SECO career coaches to get one-on-one expert guidance for your career and education.
• MySECO website: Access this one-stop online toolbox to search for jobs, scholarships and resources.
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership: Connect with hundreds of employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses.
• Free FlexJobs membership: Get a free year-long membership to the FlexJobs career platform specializing in vetted, flexible and remote job opportunities.
• Spouse Ambassador Network: Find support and networking opportunities through MSEP-affiliated organizations.
• Military Spouse Transition Program: Use MySTeP resources to help with transitioning back to civilian life.

When you’re ready to take the next step, SECO is here to help. A SECO career coach can help you create your MySECO account and guide you toward your next opportunity. Call the SECO Career Center at 800-342-9647 to get started.

07/28/2025

Gold Star Children's Day is August 1. Let us remember and honor thier sacrifice to our Nation.

05/21/2025

🎉 You're invited!🎉

One year older than the nation it defends, the U.S. Army has dedicated itself to fighting and winning the nation’s wars for 250 years! !

Join us to commemorate this milestone at the 250th Army Birthday Celebration, June 7, 3-9 p.m., at Redstone Gateway.

The festivities will include:

🇺🇸 Army displays- Chinook, Apache, THADD, PATRIOT, and more!
🪂Golden Knights performance!
🎂Cake cutting ceremony with free cake and ice cream (while supplies last)!
🎤Live music from DJ Slim Robb and Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights, compliments of our city partners!
🍕Food trucks, restaurant dining, snacks & sweet treats!
🤸‍♂️Inflatables for the kids!
💲Craft vendor market with a Kidpreneur area!
🚙Cruise-In Car Show!
🧨25-minute fireworks finale!

The celebration is free to attend and open to the public. Public parking is located at the Boeing Complex and will open at 2 p.m.

04/28/2025

Remember and Honor.

The City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government and the North Alabama Veterans & Fraternal Organizations Coalition invite all Gold Star Families to attend the Laying of Wreath on May 26.

Please RSVP NLT May 22 to [email protected].

No endorsement is implied.

04/03/2025

April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day. Never forget thier sacrifice.

02/21/2025

Attention Honored Gold Star Spouses, Children & Survivors of Fallen Military Retirees!

The following statuses are eligible to apply for Army Emergency Relief educational scholarships:

• Active duty
• Deceased active
• Retired
• Deceased retired
• Medically retired
• Grey Area Retiree
• Active Guard Reserve and United States Army Reserve on Title 10 Orders for the entire academic year for which they are applying.

The 2025-2026 academic year application cycle runs from January 1 through April 1, 2025.

For downloadable information and the scholarship application, click here.

Spouses without a four-year college degree who are pursuing their first undergraduate degrees or first technical certifications may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study or eight academic years of part-time study as long as they meet all other requirements.

02/03/2025

Please pay special attention to this announcement from Team Redstone. Everyone must have a REAL ID (STAR ID) by May 7 to access the installation. You must register your ID at the Visitor Control Center (outside of Gate 9) to be granted access.

Effective May 7, 2025, every individual requesting unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal will be required to provide a Real ID compliant identification card ...