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: (270) 956-1205
Email: christina.d.comer.civ@mail.mil - SOS Social Service Assistant
Katherine Stauffer
Phone: (270) 798-0272
Email: katherine.a.stauffer.civ@mail.mil - SOS Support Coordinator
- Gari Wild
Phone: (270) 798-0277
Email: gari.j.wild.civ@mail.mil
- Wanda Allen
Phone: (270) 412-8457
Email: wanda.a.allen4.civ@mail.mil
- Gari Wild
Services
SOS Financial Counselor
By Appointment Only
Support Specialist
Support Specialist function as the long term support personnel forSurvivors. Support Specialist will coordinate support groups, briefings to thecommunity and leadership; and provide life skills and supportive counseling.Support Specialist work closely with Casualty Assistance Center BenefitCoordinators and the Casualty Assistance Officer to ensure the Survivorreceives necessary services.
Financial Counselors
Financial Counselors provide financial advice, investment education andestate planning to assist the surviving Family member to reach financial goals.Financial Counselors work closely with the Casualty Assistance Benefit Coordinatorand legal assistance to ensure estate and financial issues are addressed.
Documents and Forms
DD Form 2788 Child Annuitant's School Certification (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 Videos
Click Saving & Investing (Parts 1-4) for the entire playlist or the following for each part:
ACS Directory
- Army Community Service
- Army Family Action Plan
- Army Family Team Building
- Army Volunteer Corps
- Exceptional Family Member Program
- Family Advocacy Program
- Financial Readiness Program
- Information Exchange
- Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations
- New Parent Support Program
- Outreach Program
- Relocation Readiness Program
- Resilience Training
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program
- Survivor Outreach Services
- Victim Advocate Program
- ACS Virtual Training