Military fertility

Will the military pay for sperm freezing? Understanding the DoD’s Fertility Preservation Pilot Program

The Department of Defense is launching a program that reimburses eligible service members up to $500 a year for sperm freezing.
Revised on
September 10, 2026
Operation Baby and Legacy

Legacy partners with Operation Baby to offer sperm testing & freezing to members of the military experiencing infertility

Legacy is now an official partner and digital fertility clinic for Operation Baby Foundation.
Revised on
March 9, 2021

Legacy launches a first-of-its-kind partnership for elite Naval Special Warfare operators

Legacy offers NSW military personnel free at-home sperm testing and one year of cryopreservation storage, starting July 1.
Revised on
June 20, 2021
Male infertility in the military

Why are members of the military more at risk for male infertility?

Military members face a higher risk of male infertility. Read this article to find out why and what support is available.
Revised on
May 29, 2022
Tombstone in a cemetery with a wreath at the base

Posthumous sperm retrieval

Posthumous sperm retrieval preserves fertility after death through postmortem extraction, offering hope despite costs and poten...
Revised on
December 10, 2022