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Ms. Vicki

He Fathered a Baby in South Korea

For some military spouses looking to make extra money in Italy, the Status of Forces Agreement may not be on your side. Karin Martinez/U.S. Army Garrison Italy

Caution: For Some, Working in Italy Violates SOFA

Ms. Vicki

Does the Corps Make Him Carry Condoms?

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4 Big Secrets for Military Homebuyers

Krista Simpson was named the 2018 Military Spouse of the Year (DoD/EJ Hersom)

2018 Spouse of the Year Lauded for Devotion to Gold Star Families

Brandi Pompa and Katherine Shelton adjust their kevlar helmets during their unit’s Jane Wayne Spouse Appreciation Day aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 3, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps/Rachel K. Porter)

It's Time for You to Be a Military Spouse Mentor -- Here's Why

Tech. Sgt. Brian Thomas and Tech. Sgt. Leah Thomas sit for a family photo at their home in Box Elder, S.D. Brian and Leah have been foster parents for more than four years and have housed over 40 children. (U.S. Air Force/Nicolas Z. Erwin)

This Dual Air Force Couple Are Also Foster Parents

Living With the Military

A Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils” reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine/Shakima DePrince)

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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Military Spouse and Family Benefits 101

'You Military Wives:' Poem for MilSpouse Appreciation Day

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Military Spouse Education Help 101

Capts. Laura and Bryan Watson, 4th Force Support Squadron operations officer and 336th Fighter Squadron pilot, kiss during a deployment homecoming, April 11, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Shawna L. Keyes)

Military Appreciation Month Discounts

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Military Family Life 101

Survive Transition

The Military.com Transition app can help military families successfully navigate their way from service to civilian life. (Military.com)

Can't Make Military Transition Class? There's an App for That

You're dealing with the now while planning for the transition unknown. That's why we have the Transition app.

John and Jo Noll opened Swatara Coffee in Jonestown, Penn. after John left the Navy. (Courtesy of John and Jo Noll)

Tackling Military Transition: Spouse Ingenuity Makes the Difference

A successful military transition isn't just a matter of good luck.

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Veteran Family Benefits

These are the veteran family benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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This Is How We Bridge That Civilian-Military Divide

Hint: It's going to take a little action.

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Military OneSource Expanding to More Families

Like using Military OneSource's services? The DoD is expanding how long you'll have access to them after getting out.

Ida Malone watches her husband, Navy Chief Petty Officer Averill Malone, as he checks for job offers in his email. Ida is also Averill’s caregiver who helps prevent him reacting to situations that could trigger his post-traumatic stress disorder. (Defense Department/EJ Hersom)

This New, Short Video Course Gives Easy VA Rundown

Can you be a caregiver master on the Department of Veterans Affairs? This course could help.

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Know Your Benefits

Lt. Col Candy Wilson (right), 779th Medical Group nurse practitioner, consults a human anatomy chart to determine where to place a Calmare electrode for treating Carol Celeste Gray, a Tricare beneficiary May 30, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Problems Linger for Tricare's Contractors After Jan. 1 Updates

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Andrews, and his wife Paula, talk with Eva Tukarski, Head of the European Recruiting Office of a military placement firm, during the Employment and Career Expo, at SHAPE, Belgium, June 17, 2016. (U.S./Visual Information Specialist Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Army Mulls Longer Assignments to Encourage Employers to Hire Spouses

Tamara Rose Olson-Harper, Military Spouse Employment Partnership, speaks during the military spouse education and employment panel March 7, 2018, during the second annual Spouse Symposium at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

White House Plans to Roll Out Military Spouse Coalition

A military spouse speaks to a potential employer at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the Military Spouse Business Alliance Hiring Fair and Career Forum Aug. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera)

Trump Order Aims to Improve Government's MilSpouse Hiring Practices

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Beer and Wine Coming to Military Commissaries

Command Master Chief Huben Phillips prepares to present the ensign during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy/Hank Gettys)

Lawmaker Wants SGLI Notification Fix

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