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Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses
The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.
By Karen Jowers
How the ‘remarriage penalty’ is hurting Gold Star families
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, Gold Star families are fighting to change a law that cuts survivors’ benefits for spouses who remarry before age 55.
By Natalie Gross
What to know about military moves this PCS season
What to know about changes to military moving procedures and how to prepare for a smoother move on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Natalie Gross
Why inflation is hurting military families worse than civilians
A financial expert gives tips for military families who need help on this episode of The Spouse Angle.
By Natalie Gross
How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?
Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.
By Karen Jowers
Meet 12M+, the new community app for military spouses
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, there’s a new digital space exclusively for verified military spouses to gather and connect.
By Military Times staff
What research shows about special education services for military kids
Two moms discuss results from a new survey of military families whose children need special education services on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff
How one family endured the military’s jet fuel leak in Hawaii’s water
An Army spouse who was living on Aliamanu Military Reservation during the November 2021 fuel leak shares her experience on The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff
From farm life to military wife — an artist’s international career
Stay-at-home mom-turned-international artist Jess Boldt shares how making art has helped her through the hard times of military life.
By Military Times staff
Troops can now take two weeks of leave after death of spouse or child
The policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.
Six ways DoD says it’s focusing on families
The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families’ well-being.
By Military Times staff