July 12, 2019
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MyNavy Family App Focuses on Stronger Families and Fleet
services are available to them,” said Jennifer Summers, a 23-year Navy spouse. “Whether Navy families navigating military life the app is used by the can now find support by downloading Sailor or spouse or a the MyNavy Family application which family member, they was released in the days leading up to can be assured that the information is accurate.” Military Spouse Appreciation Day, The Navy’s Sea May 10. The free app can be found Warrior Program in the Navy App Locker, https:// (PMW 240) produced applocker.navy.mil. the app and Tracen The MyNavy Family App was Technologies Inc., a developed as a result of the company that specializes Navy asking spouses about their in integrated mobile experiences and how the Navy could and web solutions, help make it better. Chief of Naval developed the software. Operations, Adm. John Richardson “This particular has often commented on the important app really hit home role Navy families play in mission with me,” said David success. Driegert, assistant program manager “To be affirmed and valued in our for PMW 240’s mobility program. “As important role as Navy spouses at the highest level of the Navy organization a dependent and later as a Marine, I understand the importance of making fosters a greater sense of pride for all sure the entire family feels included that we do in support of our spouses and in support of our nation,” Latisha because we all serve, not just the service member.” Motley, a 12-year Navy spouse, said. The app provides valuable More than 1,100 spouses across the information whether someone is new Navy provided input to develop the to the Navy or a seasoned spouse who app. It focuses on 11 key milestone has experienced multiple deployments events within the life of the Navy or permanent change of station moves. family. Some of those areas include New Spouse Orientation, Mentorship There is also a feedback section so suggestions can be incorporated into and Networking, Special Needs future updates. Family Support, and Navy Retiree “This is only the beginning,” said Services. Information from more Linda Jackson, Project Manager, Navy than 22 different websites is now Services Familyline. consolidated within one easy-to-use The MyNavy Family App supports app. the Navy Family Framework objective “The app is very intuitive and doesn’t have too many Navy acronyms to expand and improve the experience for Navy spouses and families. Other which allows family members to clearly understand what programs and efforts include improving family
By Cmdr. Erik Wells Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs
programs and websites, developing an official MyNavy Family website, providing ombudsman registry access to command leadership spouses and increasing the availability of live webinars and self-directed learning activities. Additionally, next month we will release a new policy allowing reimbursement of up to $500 of spouse state licensure or certification costs rising from relocation from one state to another due to a permanent change of station move. Future updates of the app will provide a more interactive user experience, and a companion website is in the works. “We all serve,” Jackson said. “The Sailor, the spouse and the children. The MyNavy Family App is a tool for all of us to create stronger families and a safer nation.”
