Military Families Survey: DoD Wants Your Feedback Before Finalizing
Published Date: 5/22/2025
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Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new info collection plan that affects military families and communities. They’re checking if the questions make sense, aren’t too much work, and can be improved with tech. Your feedback helps make sure this process is useful, clear, and easy to handle—so speak up before the deadline!
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