Joint Resiliency Directorate

01/26/2026

Due to Inclement weather,
the Jefferson City DEERS/ID Card Office will be closed Monday, 26 January 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/09/2026

January is time for a fresh start!

The Psychological Health Program team has released their January newsletter, offering practical tips and resources to help you focus on mental wellness and set achievable resolutions for the new year.

Small steps can make a big difference and you can start today!

12/25/2025

12/17/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Party Highlights ✨🎄

This year’s holiday party reminded us of one simple truth — no matter the friendly feuds or the imperfect moments, the best kind of family is the one that embraces and celebrates each other’s differences. 💚

Our unique mix of personalities, perspectives, and ideas is what makes our team strong, creative, and unstoppable. Thank you all for bringing your energy, laughter, and spirit to the celebration — you make every event special!

Here’s to cherishing what makes us *different*, because that’s exactly what makes us *perfect together*.

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and plenty of cheer! 🎁🎅

12/16/2025

Sometimes the best gift is a visit from a friend. Thanks for stopping by, Santa.

The J9 challenges you to reach out to a friend!

give them a call
give them a text
send them a funny meme or video
tell them that they are on your mind

12/11/2025

Cindy Lou Who swung by the Patriot Center from Whoville and offered to lend a hand in the DEERS Office.

Little did we know, she was a total DEERS rockstar!

(Staff Sergeant Cecelia Ness)

12/11/2025

🎁ONE DAY ONLY!!!!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 3:00–6:30 p.m

The Mid-MO Military Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway will be held at 3405 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The event is for service members, veterans, and their families in the mid-Missouri military community.

The Food Pantry will also be open during the event, providing additional support for eligible military families.

Please note: children are NOT allowed in the toy area, so families are asked not to bring children when picking up toys.

Feel free to share with Guard, Reserve, active duty, and veteran families who may benefit from holiday assistance this year.

12/03/2025

11/21/2025

The JRD would like to encourage you to take care of yourself this holiday season. Take some time to review our handout and share it with someone that you love. Visit the QR codes to explore resources available to you and your family!

-Happy Holidays from your JRD family.❤️

11/18/2025

Today, we celebrated Friendsgiving—a time to share good food, laughter, and heartfelt fellowship.

Moments like these remind us that resilience begins with relationships. When we take time to connect, support, and care for one another, we strengthen the foundation that allows us to better serve those who serve our state and nation.

Together, we honor the spirit of gratitude and community that sustains the Missouri National Guard family year-round.

We also bid farewell to 1LT Matt Lorraine, whose loyalty, humor, and dedication as our budget analyst brought light and laughter to the team. We wish him continued success in his next chapter!

A big thank you to our command group for joining us in fellowship!