Why Some Families Aren’t Recommending Military Service
As all military service branches struggle to hit recruiting goals, a new survey shows fewer military and veteran family members are recommending military life to others. The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why this could be the case, as well as pros and cons from her own military spouse journey.
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Taking the Next Step as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur
Are you a military spouse entrepreneur — or want to be? In this week’s episode two experts from Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families talk about tools offered to military spouses and an important study they need help with: the National Survey of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs.
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How Inflation Is Impacting Military Families
With inflation the highest it's been in decades, military families are feeling the pinch. Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are being affected and how they can get help.
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Behind the Scenes of 'Moving With the Military' With Maria Reed
Army spouse Maria Mendez Reed, creator and executive producer of "Moving With the Military," shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of her inspirational work with military families.
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Wives of Fighter Pilots on What 'Top Gun' Gets Right — and Wrong
"Top Gun: Maverick" has made $1 billion at the global box office, getting high marks from critics and delighting audiences of all ages. But how accurate is the movie and its original? Four wives of fighter pilots dish the details you don't see in the Hollywood films.
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How Military Burn Pit Victims Will Be Helped by Historic Bill
Landmark new legislation will help military victims of burn pits and other toxic exposures get the benefits many have been fighting for. A military widow and burn pit advocate explain why this matters for families currently serving.
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How Military Spouses Are Helping Ukrainian Refugees
What started as a girls' trip to Poland for a group of military spouses stationed in Germany has manifested into a larger effort to help Ukrainian refugees. Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to make a big impact. Plus, how the war in Ukraine has affected their families living close to the action.
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Making Your PCS Move a Little Less Stressful
Army spouse C.C. Gallagher shares the story of launching her popular Stressless PCS Kit, as well as tips for military families on the move.
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How Military Spouses of the Year Are Championing Change
Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Vinny Toth shares his story of acceptance and belonging after "Don't Ask Don't Tell" was repealed and how he's helping create diverse military spouse communities — especially for male military spouses. Then, Army Spouse of the Year Monica Bassett discusses how she's also advocating for change: for military families dealing with food insecurity and hunger.
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Meet the Moms Behind the Army's New ‘Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum’ Policies
The Army's new "Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum" directive started as a grassroots effort by a Facebook group of moms. Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others.
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'I Married The War': Wives of Combat Veterans Speak Out
A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD. In this episode, two spouses involved in the film share their stories.
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Comedian Ashley Gutermuth Laughs Through Military Life
Comedian Ashley Gutermuth, winner of The Tonight Show Seinfeld Challenge, uses her experiences as a military spouse to inform her jokes. She shares the highs and lows of maintaining a comedy career throughout all the changes of military life and tips for handling backlash on social media — all with a hilarious spin.
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Reducing Military Suicide
As the Department of Defense ramps up suicide prevention efforts focused on firearm safety, the CEO of Stop Soldier Suicide shares data to put the issue in context, and a military widow shares her story and how she's found healing and hope in the eight years since her husband's death by suicide.
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Why Many Military Families Are Struggling to Have Kids
More than two-thirds of military couples are facing challenges building their families — and many say the military lifestyle is directly to blame. In this episode, two military spouses who have dealt with fertility issues share their stories, including the high costs of treatments not covered by Tricare.
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The Top 5 Lifestyle Concerns for Military Families
Spouse unemployment remains a top concern for military families, the latest Blue Star Families survey shows. A researcher takes a closer look at the numbers and the other challenges military families face — and shares her own experiences as an Army spouse.
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What It’s Really Like Growing Up As a Military Caregiver
What is it really like to grow up as a caregiver for a wounded warrior? A mother and son share their heart-wrenching perspectives and what types of support have helped them through hard times.
Read the Elizabeth Dole Foundation report and Liz Rotenberry’s New York Times Magazine essay.
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Military Kids Are Waiting … and Waiting for Special Ed Services
Military families whose kids need special education services are going months without help after moving to a new duty station. A new study shows the barriers many families face when seeking help — and offers some recommendations for success.
Read the Partners in PROMISE report. Learn more about the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission.
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