Marines create new monitor job to support dual-military couples
If you get orders to North Carolina, but your spouse has orders to Hawaii, there’s good news: the Marines’ new dual-military monitor may be able to help.
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Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey
Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.
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.
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.
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.
