Spouses

Military stores scrambling to get baby formula — what new parents need to know

For now, there's baby formula available at commissaries overseas and in remote areas. But elsewhere, military stores — like their civilian counterparts — are experiencing shortages.

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.

Why many military families are struggling to have kids

Two military spouses who have dealt with fertility issues share their stories on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.

From Army life to astronaut’s wife

Author and military spouse Stacey Morgan shares the story of her husband's journey to space and how it changed her life on Earth on The Spouse Angle podcast.

The top 5 lifestyle concerns for military families

The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.

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.

Tips for military spouses to ‘Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat’

The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.

Military taxpayers: These new rules might bump up your refund

Service members and their families, especially younger troops, are eligible for new or expanded tax credits, perhaps putting more cash in their pockets.

$6.2B contract for moving troops’ household goods gets green light … for now

Protests from two companies that submitted unsuccessful bids on the contract have been dismissed, but they may pursue other legal options.

Pilot program to help military families pay for in-home childcare is off to a slow start

Just five families are getting in-home childcare fee assistance since the program began last summer, but more are in the pipeline.

Military families’ at-home COVID tests should be covered, too, lawmakers say

Military families with youngsters in child care are among those paying out-of-pocket for frequent at-home tests.

Military tenants were promised a database for housing complaints. They’re still waiting.

No DoD complaint database yet; and five installations don't have the complete tenant bill of rights.

Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers

“I want to know what my 1-year-old and 4-year-old ingested. They have their whole lives ahead of them,” says Army major.

CDC wants to hear by Feb. 7 from troops, families affected by Hawaii water crisis

The CDC wants to know about about any ill health or other effects on military families, including pets.

Military kids face delays, inequities in getting special education services

Despite knowing the needs of their children, military parents are resigned to 'go it alone.'

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.

Military families ‘exhausted’ two months into water crisis in Hawaii

Residents of the affected communities are weighed down by the uncertainty of when they'll be able to return to their homes and how safe their homes will be, their long-term health concerns and just the daily grind.

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.

Family Life

Military spouse unemployment could change after pandemic

Military spouses have historically faced high rates of unemployment.

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.

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.

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.

Hunt Companies settles housing fraud claim at Dover Air Force Base

A whistleblower lawsuit alleged Hunt Companies officials submitted false maintenance information to the Air Force in order to get higher performance incentive payouts.

Tenants of Army housing: Time to speak your mind

Tenants of Army housing have until Feb. 24 to complete the 10-minute confidential survey.

Navy cites ‘operator error’ in fuel spill linked to families’ tainted water

The crisis has affected more than 9,000 Navy, Army and Air Force households at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and the Army’s Aliamanu Military Reservation and Red Hill communities, which are on the Navy water system.