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Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
Hero teacher killed in Texas shooting was a Marine mom
Family members say the Marine's father, Joe Garcia, died Thursday of a heart attack.
VA’s caregiver review would’ve booted 90% of young vets from program
The figure is nearly three times higher than what department officials had predicted last fall.
VA caregiver program needs total overhaul as problems mount, advocates say
Veterans Affairs’ caregiver support programs need a significant overhaul to correct deep-seated flaws within current operations, veterans advocates told lawmakers.
Families fear financial hit as VA caregiver program prepares to drop thousands of vets
Advocates say new eligibility requirements will exclude veterans in need of full-time care.
Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers
“I want to know what my 1-year-old and 4-year-old ingested. They have their whole lives ahead of them,” says Army major.
By Karen Jowers
Military kids face delays, inequities in getting special education services
Despite knowing the needs of their children, military parents are resigned to 'go it alone.'
By Karen Jowers
Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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.
By Karen Jowers
Military spouse unemployment could change after pandemic
Military spouses have historically faced high rates of unemployment.
By Julie Zack, The War Horse