Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption
Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.
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Fisher House dedicates 100th facility while focusing on future goals
For more than 30 years, Fisher House Foundation has provided lodging for wounded or sick service members and veterans 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.
Military kids are waiting … and waiting for special education services
The Spouse Angle is a podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families.
Duty to protect: It's time to remove barriers to autism services for military children
Military families with children who have autism face the same struggle: accessing applied behavior analysis services for their children.
Air Force parents choose how to care for their children, not commanders, service says
The Air Force expects to move toward 12 weeks of parental leave for all starting later this year.
Veterans can request appeal of VA caregiver program denials
A recent court decision opened the door for individuals denied access to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to appeal their denials.
Nearly a third of military spouses are jobless. What’s being done to help?
A recent report found 39% of military spouse respondents discussed wanting their service member to leave active-duty military service because of their own employment struggles.
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.
DoD to appeal Hawaii’s order to drain fuel tanks that contaminated water
Hawaii’s deputy director of environmental health, Kathleen Ho, said she will fight in court to force the Navy to make Red Hill safe.
Millions of military kids serve as caregivers. They need help too.
The specific impacts of caregiver duties will vary by child, but there is a potential for adverse effects on their mental and physical wellbeing.
