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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.
By Karen Jowers
Vets tap businesses for VA disability claims help, but there’s a cost
Thousands of veterans work with for-profit firms to apply for disability benefits. Veterans advocates call the practice predatory and possibly illegal.
Military children’s art featured in White House showcase
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the Military Children's Corner installation, which will feature artwork by children from military families.
Top Army general in the Pacific warns of China’s military threat
The threat looms, so soldiers must be prepared.
By Todd South
VA helped house more than 26,000 at-risk vets since the start of 2023
That puts the department on pace to top its goal of 38,000 veterans aided by the end of December.
Opinion
Sacrifices for military readiness are a family affair
A 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.
By James D. Rodriguez
Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from Atlantic waters
A Jayhawk helicopter crew based out of Cape Cod discovered all three fishermen clinging to a buoy and hoisted them to safety.
First lady Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned ‘Chopped’ champs
Two military chefs crowned champions on the Food Network's “Chopped” have been cooking up their specialties in the White House Navy Mess.
Employment proposal may help military spouses, but it could hurt, too
Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?
By Karen Jowers
Military families battle mold, rodents and more at Washington base
Military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord say reforms adopted in 2019 have done little to improve housing conditions.
By Kaylee Tornay, InvestigateWest