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Massachusetts

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs (Minimize Delays, Reduce Burdens), State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence (Enhance Information-Sharing), Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction, Open Enrollment Flexibility: Massachusetts Bill Introduced
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 5,152 active-duty service members
  • 2,028 active-duty spouses
  • 3,210 active-duty children
    • 2,156 children in K-12
  • 17,691 National Guard and reserve members
  • 7,007 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 9,876 National Guard and reserve children
    • 6,722 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Regional Liaison

  • Melissa Willette
    New England Regional Liaison
    New England Region
    CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
    Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

Other Content

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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State Policy Priorities 2026

No priorities are currently in this status.