Should school quality and spouse employment help decide where troops are based? This high-profile military council thinks so, and it wants SECDEF to follow suit. By: Karen Jowers June 8
Trump to sign executive order on military spouse employment The new directive would force more agencies to look at hiring military spouses for open federal posts. By: Leo Shane III May 9
Benefits basics: Spouse-support services and military child care How to get help on the home front. By: Karen Jowers May 2
School lunch prices going up for most DoD students overseas Students to pay 25 cents more for school lunches in the fall at overseas DoD schools. By: Karen Jowers May 1
Embedded mental health providers making a difference for troops, officials say Top medical officers praised the program at a Senate hearing. By: Karen Jowers April 27
Lawmakers: Spouses have a right to know when troops decline insurance coverage Spouses must be 'actually' notified when troops want to turn down SGLI coverage, lawmakers say. By: Karen Jowers April 26
Students at DoD-run schools score among nation’s best in reading, math assessments Scores in some subjects, at some grade levels, were best in the nation. By: Karen Jowers April 24
How’s your military family life? Voice your opinions in the annual Blue Star Families survey Speak up about your experiences in the annual Blue Star Families survey. By: Karen Jowers April 24
Military moms gift guide: Top buys (and deals) from military spouse-run businesses A half-dozen military-friendly gift options for Mother's Day ... and you'll save, too. By: Kevin Lilley April 20
3-star: DoD aware of health record concerns for dependents-turned-troops Some children have been prevented from following their parents into service by medical records that wouldn't be available to DoD if the recruits are civilians. By: Karen Jowers April 19
Got talent? Try out for the American Military Spouses Choir The American Military Spouses Choir is seeking talented singers. By: Karen Jowers April 19
Check out T-Mobile’s new military discount plan for troops, vets and families The provider has pledged more discounts, more jobs and more capacity to military community. By: Karen Jowers April 18
Sailors bounced from recruit training thanks to dependent medical records, parents say The Navy has clarified how it can access the medical history of sailors and Marines whose parents are, or were, in uniform. By: Karen Jowers April 5
Have a military tax question? These experts can help Tax deadline extensions for overseas military? Combat pay tax questions? DoD tax experts answer your questions during a Facebook Live event. By: Karen Jowers April 3
They sought help when their Army dad deployed. Now they’re barred from joining the military. Counseling sessions from their time as military dependents could prevent children from following their parents' path to service. By: Karen Jowers March 29
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