2024 DOD Survivor Symposium | Military OneSource

The symposium series underscores the Defense Department’s commitment to providing support for survivors of active-duty deaths. This virtual event focuses on educating surviving family members of service members who died while on active duty about their survivor benefits, entitlements and available resources — as well as addressing any questions or concerns they may have.

The first DOD Survivor Symposium was held June 21, 2024.

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Missed the first symposium? View the recording below.

Inaugural event — June 21

Survivor Symposium — Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

Q1: What is the purpose of the DOD Survivor Symposium?

A1: The Defense Department is committed to supporting survivors of active-duty deaths and wants to offer a platform to explore questions survivors may have about their benefits.

Q2: Who should attend these symposiums?

A2: The event is for surviving family members of active-duty deaths and service providers who assist surviving families.

Q3: Where are the events held?

A3: The symposiums are virtual, so eligible survivors only need an internet-connected device to attend, or they can dial in from a phone.

Q4: What is the registration process?

A4: Eligible survivors can register for the event by filling out and submitting a registration form, when it becomes available. Registration for previous events does not automatically include enrollment in future events. You must register for each symposium to participate.

Q5: What happens when I register?

A5: Registrants will receive a confirmation email that gives step-by-step instructions for how to attend the event.