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Marine Corps considering changes to how it allocates officer jobs
But it appears changes, if any, aren’t coming soon.
The Spouse Angle Podcast — This week: top challenges of military life for troops and families
The latest results of the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey are in. Hear how much the coronavirus pandemic has impacted military families and which challenges still remain consistent – COVID-19 or not.
By Military Times staff
New push aims to ease burden for military spouses transferring professional licenses
Funds will help address license reciprocity in the fields of teaching, social work, cosmetology, massage therapy and dentistry/dental hygiene.
By Karen Jowers
The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: Why it’s Getting Easier for Spouses to Transition Their Careers
More states are passing laws to make it easier for military spouses to transfer professional licenses after a move. A lawyer and a teacher share some of the barriers they’ve faced when having to transfer their careers after a PCS.
By Military Times staff
When it comes to employing vets, here’s how we can do better
Comprehensive initiatives that address training, mentoring and networking opportunities are among the most effective programs helping veterans transition to a civilian career track, says the author of this commentary.
By Jane Brightwell
Air Force tweaks OCP nametapes, insignia for easier reading
The OCP's camo is good ... maybe too good.
OCP uniform dates delayed due to coronavirus
The Air Force is hoping to relieve stress on airmen during the coronavirus crisis.
Here’s what DoD wants states to do to help military spouses with their occupational licenses
Some states have made progress in making it easier for military spouses to transfer their occupational licenses from one state to another, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.
By Karen Jowers
Navy’s top personnel officer: Beards? Maybe!!!!!
The 59th Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John B. Nowell Jr. said he gets an earful about facial hair from members of his own family, too.
By Navy Times staff
SecDef enlists governors’ help on military spouse employment issue
SecDef urges states to limit overly burdensome requirements in transferring occupational licenses.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps spouses can now apply for $500 professional licensing reimbursement after PCS moves
Spouses can get reimbursed for up to $500 in occupational relicensing costs after each PCS move, and it's retroactive to Dec. 12, 2017.
By Karen Jowers