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Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policy
Military families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
By Karen Jowers
Opinion
A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
By Melissa A. Sullivan
Mom of Marine veteran who died by suicide is running 100 100-mile runs
Rosie Gagnon lost her Marine veteran son, Dexter, in 2018. She wants families like hers to know it's possible to feel joy again.
Military children’s art featured in White House showcase
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the Military Children's Corner installation, which will feature artwork by children from military families.
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster
Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.
Military families stretch their grocery dollars with September deals
Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.
By Karen Jowers
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders
Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers
Former Army financial adviser accused of defrauding Gold Star families
Officials charged former Army financial counselor Caz Craffy of swindling grieving military families out of survivor and insurance payments.
National organization seeks mentors for Gold Star children
Tuesday's Children, a national organization, is seeking mentors for Gold Star youth.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer