 Welcome to All Hands Update. I'm Petty Officer Andrew Johnson. A new NAV admin announced the establishment of a new program to provide long-term casualty assistance for surviving families of deceased service members. The Navy Gold Star program provides assistance to the surviving spouse, parents, and next-of-kin. The term next-of-kin only includes children, brothers, sisters, and half-siblings. Regional Gold Star coordinators will be assigned to the United States Regions and Navy Region Hawaii to execute the program in their respective areas. Installation Gold Star coordinators will serve as long-term advocates and points of contact for survivors. Gold Star families looking for more information should contact their local Fleet and Family Support Center. For additional guidance, check out the NAV admin on the Navy Personnel Command website.