Survivor Outreach Services - Fort Campbell

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) demonstrates the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen. The mission of SOS is to provide enhanced services to these Families. SOS utilizes a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to Survivors by providing services  closest to where Families reside. SOS will allow the Army to better identify the needs of others touched by the loss of a Soldier.

Our Mission

• Maximize cooperative efforts within the Army Casualty and Family Programs
• Extend support to Families both before and after a crisis by maximizing cooperation between government and non-government agencies
• Ensure Survivors receive all benefits to which they are entitled
• Encourage our Survivors to remain an integral part of the Army Family for as long as they desire

Contact Information

SOS Program Manager

Christina Comer Phone: +1 (270)956-1205 Email:  [email protected]

SOS Social Service Assistant

Vacant Phone: +1 (270)798-0272

SOS Support Coordinator

Gari Wild Phone: +1 (270)798-0277 Email:  [email protected]

Wanda Allen Phone: +1 (270)412-8457 Email:  [email protected]

Services

SOS Financial Counselor

By Appointment Only

Support Specialist

Support Specialist function as the long term support personnel for Survivors. Support Specialist will coordinate support groups, briefings to the community and leadership; and provide life skills and supportive counseling. Support Specialist work closely with Casualty Assistance Center Benefit Coordinators and the Casualty Assistance Officer to ensure the Survivor receives necessary services.

Financial Counselors

Financial Counselors provide financial advice, investment education and estate planning to assist the surviving Family member to reach financial goals. Financial Counselors work closely with the Casualty Assistance Benefit Coordinator and legal assistance to ensure estate and financial issues are addressed.

Documents & Forms

DD Form 2788 Child Annuitant's School Certification (.pdf)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Retired and Annuity Pay Certificate of Eligibility (.pdf)

Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (.pdf)

Form W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments (.pdf)

Standard Form 1199A Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (.pdf)

Survivor Access Badge Application (.pdf)

VA 40-0247 Presidential Memorial Certificate Request Form (.pdf)

VA Form 21P-530 Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (.pdf)

VA Form 21-674 Request for Approval of School Attendance (.pdf)

Financial Podcasts

Saving & Investing (Parts 1-4)

or

    Part 1 - Goal Setting

    Part 2 - Mutual Funds

    Part 3 - Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)

    Part 4 - Taxes on Tax-Deferred Accounts

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