DoD Forms Track Troops Abroad for Exclusive TV Perks!
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating how it collects info from 40,000 military members, DoD employees, and their families living abroad to keep track of who can access special American Forces Network TV, radio, and streaming. They want your feedback by April 21, 2025, to make sure the service stays efficient and cost-effective. This update won’t cost you anything and takes just 10 minutes to complete once a year.
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Annual 10‑Minute AFN Eligibility Check
If you are a military member, DoD employee, Department of State employee, DoD contractor, retiree, active reservist, or a family member living abroad, you may be asked to provide information once a year to verify eligibility for restricted American Forces Network (AFN) radio, television, and web streaming services. About 40,000 people are expected to respond, each response is voluntary and takes about 10 minutes annually; the DoD says the data will be used to audit eligibility and help provide services in an efficient and cost‑effective way.
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