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Jill Biden displays artwork by military kids in new exhibit
First lady Jill Biden added a temporary installation in the East Wing of artwork from military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
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Education and Transition
Making the transition from service easier for military families
Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.
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‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience
Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.
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Reducing military and veteran suicide with a push for gun safety
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, the Department of Defense is ramping up its suicide prevention efforts with a focus on gun safety.
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The top 5 lifestyle concerns for military families
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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What it’s really like growing up as a military caregiver
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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Military kids are waiting … and waiting for special education services
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
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Duty to protect: It's time to remove barriers to autism services for military children
Military families with children who have autism face the same struggle: accessing applied behavior analysis services for their children.
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Air Force parents choose how to care for their children, not commanders, service says
The Air Force expects to move toward 12 weeks of parental leave for all starting later this year.
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Veterans can request appeal of VA caregiver program denials
A recent court decision opened the door for individuals denied access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to appeal their denials.
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The Home Front
Nearly a third of military spouses are jobless. What’s being done to help?
A recent report found 39% of military spouse respondents discussed wanting their service member to leave active-duty military service because of their own employment struggles.
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Here are the military commissaries that will test doorstep deliveries
Doorstep deliveries will be made to customers within a 20-mile radius of the commissaries, according to preliminary documents.
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The Home Front
DoD to appeal Hawaii’s order to drain fuel tanks that contaminated water
Hawaii’s deputy director of environmental health, Kathleen Ho, said she will fight in court to force the Navy to make Red Hill safe.
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Millions of military kids serve as caregivers. They need help too.
The specific impacts of caregiver duties will vary by child, but there is a potential for adverse effects on their mental and physical wellbeing.
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The Home Front
Students’ scores in DoD schools among highest in the nation, report says
Students with disabilities and Black and Hispanic students also scored consistently higher than their peers, according to the analysis conducted by the Government Accountability Office.
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Family Life
Military spouse unemployment could change after pandemic
Military spouses have historically faced high rates of unemployment.
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Are military spouse employment programs working?
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by DoD, nonprofit organizations and employers, but spouse unemployment is still high, advocacy group says.
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Utility bills for base housing are returning; few details offered
Defense officials intend to reestablish the Resident Energy Conservation Program, which would monetarily reward tenants who conserve energy and charge more to those who don't. But details are scant.
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Commissary shelves are ‘consistently empty’ customers say
Commissary officials have been fighting to get more products on the shelves. Here's the lay of the land.
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