Veterans buck trend as jobless rates dip below national average
The development comes despite a cratering labor market for blue-collar jobs.
By Richard Sisk
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Feds remind states about law protecting military spouse job licenses
But there's a wrinkle for spouses in Justice Department's new interpretation of the law.
By Karen Jowers
Veteran unemployment rates bump up in job market hit by layoffs
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 2.7% in September to 4.3% in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
By Richard Sisk
Military spouse paid fellowship program expanding, with more money
DOD will increase the stipend it pays during the 12-week fellowship. Current pilot program will close to new applications on Sept. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Navy spouse sues base officials over free speech after Facebook ban
A military spouse alleges his First Amendment rights were violated when officials banned him from the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Facebook page.
By Karen Jowers
Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check
The spouse's name was flagged during a security screening when the couple sought to get her base access at Naval Air Station Key West, officials said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press