Benefit to help junior enlisted spouses jump-start careers expanded
Is a career in medicine, make up, gunsmithing or gemology in your future? If you’re a junior enlisted spouse, the military could help you pay for the education you need to get there.
Why we may be looking at military spouse unemployment all wrong
"Military spouses want to work?” is just one of the questions Army spouse Liz Larsen hears a lot in her hometown of San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.
Why an Air Force spouse created this new holiday to celebrate military marriages
Move over National Donut Day. There’s a new holiday in town — and it’s all about celebrating military couples.
Get free, online mil spouse entrepreneurship training
The Aug. 19 online event will cover access to capital, disaster preparedness, government contracting and overall entrepreneurship tips.
What’s it like to juggle work and remote schooling? These military moms tell all.
Whether it’s paying for child care or scaling back work hours, school at home comes with a price tag for military parents.
Kids’ online school supplies can get expensive. These military resources can help.
When K-12 schools went remote this spring, some military families had to buy new computers or pay extra for faster internet.
Why these Gold Star spouses want you to pause before sharing a viral meme with killed troops
The problem was, the viral post showed Marines who were killed in 2015 — not in 2020.
Gold Star families might gain free access to national parks
“America’s Gold Star Families have made unimaginable sacrifices for the safety of our country, and we should do everything possible to help them heal.”
CNN Anchor Brianna Keilar tells the stories of military families like hers
In her column Home Front, Keilar has written about the struggles of military family life — including trying to plan a pregnancy around a war — as well as the strengths that the military community has to offer.
Looking for a pen pal during this pandemic (and beyond)? These veterans would love to hear from you.
“Remember, these residents have no visitors due to COVID, and your small act of kindness will make a big difference.”
Her Air Force husband tried to kill her. Now she’s helping other victims of domestic violence
Kate Ranta was in her Florida apartment with her father and son, trying to avoid a confrontation with her estranged husband, who had just pulled into the parking lot. Then she heard gunshots.
Military families lose about $5K every move
More than two-thirds of PCS moves in the past three years resulted in loss or damage of property.
Military spouses among those hardest hit by employment scams
Military and veteran family members were more likely to fall for scams and lose more money than victims who were not affiliated with the military.
Marine spouse killed in on-base shooting/stabbing incident
Two men were found dead at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Get your medical care on base? These upcoming changes may affect you.
As the military looks to downsize and close a number of facilities, some advocates are pushing for a halt until the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Why this military dad and Navy spouse is embracing being a ‘manpendent’
While David Carrera doesn’t mind being a minority in female-dominated military spouse groups, he does see unique challenges for men like him.
Senators seek better postpartum mental health care for military moms
The goal is to help the Department of Defense better understand the type of support these mothers need as they deal with the unique stressors of military life after giving birth.
This Marine spouse's family threw her a private half marathon when hers was canceled due to COVID-19
Kelly Mooney’s family didn’t let her stay disappointed for too long.
Black military families don't get to 'sugarcoat' conversations about racism, these spouses say
As protests continue across the country, two black military spouses share their experiences with racism and how they’re talking to their children about the death of George Floyd.
What to know about updated travel rules as the 2020 military moving season picks up
As the U.S. starts to reopen after quarantine, the military is easing travel restrictions for troops and families who have been under a stop movement order since March.