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When Military Medicine Fails: An Army Wife Pleads for Change

Military spouses speak at a hiring symposium.

This New VA Hiring Program Is Hunting for Military Spouses

This image provided by the U.S. District Court in Maryland shows a photo of firearms and ammunition that was in the motion for detention pending trial in the case against Christopher Paul Hasson. (U.S. District Court via AP)

My Husband Wants a Gun in the House

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9 Things Military Families Should Look for in a School District

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How to Teach Your Military Child Empathy

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Starbucks Renews Its Commitment to Hiring Military Spouses

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10 Back-to-School Meals Every Parent Needs

Survive Transition

A veteran and his caregiver speak to a doctor. (Image: va.gov)

VA Suspends All Discharges from Caregiver Program

Officials with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation introduced the Caregiver Experience Map during an event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27, 2018. (Elizabeth Dole Foundation/Lisa Nipp)

New Map Lays Out Military Caregiver Experience, Offers Help

Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance Increase Announced

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VA's Changes to Pension and DIC Rules May Make Getting Benefits Easier

The Mills Family, December 2017. (Photo courtesy Linda Mills)

A Day in the Life of a Military Caregiver

Microsoft Starts First-Ever Military Spouse Technology Program

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Living With the Military

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Military Spouse and Family Benefits

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Military Spouse Education Help 101

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Military Spouse Employment 101

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Military Spouse and Family Moves 101

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Military Family Life 101

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Military Family Deployment 101

Spouse Career Advice

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Military Spouse Employment 101

While the military will always throw a monkey wrench in any best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them.

28 Free Resources For Veterans Re-Entering the Workforce

This collection of free resources can help military veterans and their spouses find new careers, businesses and opportunities...

Shoppers visit a holiday market featuring spouse multi level marketing (MLM) home based businesses. (Gabrielle Kuholski/U.S. Army)

Direct Home Sales: Will It Pay Off?

We’ve all been invited to home sales parties. You may wonder if anyone really makes money doing this. The honest answer is th...

6 Hot Military Spouse Job Hunt Tips from Hiring Insiders

These military spouse job hunt tips will get you in front of companies looking to hire veterans and military spouses.

5 Outrageous Mistakes MilSpouses Make on Resumes

A resume expert details the common mistakes she sees job-seeking military spouses make.

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How Military Marriage Screws Up Your Career

Will military life make finding and keeping that perfect career harder? Here are some things career-minded military spouses n...

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Know Your Benefits

This street on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, shows a typical neighborhood on base, Aug. 14, 2019. (JENNIFER H. SVAN/STARS AND STRIPES)

Ramstein Offers Families Base Housing in Exchange for Providing Child Care

Stuffed tiger perched in a baby’s crib. (congerdesign/Pixabay)

VA Seeking Input on FSGLI Coverage for Stillborn Children

A policy change, ordered by the 2018 NDAA, will allow military dependents under 21 to receive both medical treatment for their terminal illness and care that falls under the umbrella of "hospice." (U.S. Army/ Sgt. Ian Valley)

Terminally Ill Military Kids Can Now Receive Both Treatment and Hospice

Sgt. Roddrick Johnson of 125th Finance Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, inspects the selection of meat products at the Schofield Barracks commissary. Johnson shops at the post commissary for the sake of convenience and savings. (Photo Credit: Molly Hayden; Staff Writer; U.S. Army Garrison; Hawaii; Public Affairs)

Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No

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CHAMPVA Recipients Can Now Get Prescriptions Online from the VA

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Binnings leaves with his family after returning from summer patrol to Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 22, 2011. (U.S. NavyPetty Officer 3rd Class Charles Oki)

Pentagon Delays Big Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer Rules

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