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Job programs for spouses keep growing


Whether a base will be growing or shrinking during the ongoing closure and realignment process, military spouses should be part of states’ discussion about the job impact, Department of Labor officials said.
  • DoD again offers summer program for kids
    A free, four-week, half-day summer program will be offered to many of the students in Defense Department schools, according to officials at the Department of Defense Education Activity.
    Posted Friday May 11, 2007 12:02:37 EDT
  • Charities help families deal with stress
    The grassroots charity Operation Homefront is seeing signs that financial stress is increasing in military families, with their caseload for emergency assistance doubling in all its locations over...
    Posted Friday May 11, 2007 12:02:08 EDT
  • Sometimes, infidelity can make a marriage stronger
    Recently, I told three of my closest female friends that I wanted to take a close look at extramarital affairs in the military and try to find something positive to say about them.
    Posted Monday Apr 30, 2007 9:28:03 EDT
  • Married to the Military: Can’t ask for help? Find a ‘Mother Hen’
    Military spouses have a reputation for helping others — call it our version of the military "we take care of our own" philosophy. But we're among the worst when it comes to asking for help for...
    Posted Monday Mar 12, 2007 18:49:55 EDT
  • War-weary spouses make their voices heard on Capitol Hill: Navy wife’s feedback spurs bill to aid combat vets
    When Navy spouse and author Kristin Henderson was interviewed on NPR about her book "While They Were at War," she discussed the challenges military families face. An aide for Rep. Patrick Kennedy,...
    Posted Monday Jan 15, 2007 10:58:20 EST
  • Got problems? Where to find aid
    No matter how well you manage your life, problems sometimes arise that you can't fix alone. There are organizations out there ready to help. Here's how to get in touch with the private military...
    Posted Wednesday Dec 13, 2006 12:59:19 EST
  • Family support resources
    The military is constantly adding new resources to help families survive and thrive in the military life. Here is a round-up of information on some organizations and services available to you:
    Posted Wednesday Dec 13, 2006 12:58:59 EST
  • Focus on the positive side of life
    In our workshops, we do a values clarification exercise -- we ask participants to identify their top 10 values.
    Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 11:23:25 EST
  • OneSource a great place to get info
    We hope you've heard about Military OneSource by now. But have you taken advantage of it?
    Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 11:21:34 EST

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