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‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license
The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.
By Karen Jowers
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
Spouses still waiting months for professional credentials after military moves, DoD survey shows
Is it reasonable to wait 10 months or more after a PCS move to get relicensed in your new state to be able to work?
By Karen Jowers
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
DoD council will examine how ‘wholesale’ changes in military health care affect troops’ families
Military medical system changes are expected to have a "huge impact"
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