DoD Seeks Feedback on Bereaved Family Support Surveys
Published Date: 4/29/2026
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Summary
The Department of Defense wants to update a survey for families of fallen service members to see how well their support programs are working. About 540 people will be asked to spend 30 minutes sharing their thoughts, and the DoD is asking for public comments by May 29, 2026. This helps make sure the help given is respectful and effective, with no cost to respondents since it’s voluntary.
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Survey of Surviving Military Families
You may be asked to take a voluntary 30-minute survey if you are a surviving family member of a fallen service member. The Department of Defense plans to ask about 540 people (540 annual responses, 270 annual burden hours) about casualty assistance, mortuary affairs, and military funeral honors; the public comment deadline for this information collection is May 29, 2026.
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