MAY 15, 2019 - The Army recently issued a directive to reduce the financial burden for spouses who wish to continue their professional careers after they move to a new duty station. The policy allows spouses to be reimbursed up to $500 for qualified relicensing costs that result from a permanent change of station or assignment to a different state. "Our spouses are … [Read more...]
Army’s New Parental Leave Program Beneficial to Whole Family
MARCH 4, 2019 - A recent U.S. Army directive extended leave opportunities for primary and secondary caregivers, more than doubling the amount of leave days available after the birth or adoption of an eligible beneficiary. The Army Military Parental Leave Program, authorized on Jan. 23, provides guidance on extending parental leave from 10 to 21 days for Soldiers designated … [Read more...]
Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - The latest survey of active-duty and reserve-component service members’ spouses shows the spouses are, by and large, happy with the military lifestyles they lead. Defense Department officials briefed reporters at the Pentagon yesterday on the results of the surveys, which were conducted in 2017. The survey of active-duty spouses and a similar survey of … [Read more...]
President Signs Executive Order for Military Spouse Employment
MAY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. - President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump invited military mothers and spouses to the White House today in honor of Mother’s Day, and the president signed an executive order to enable military spouses to find work more easily in the private and federal sectors. “Mother's Day, which is this Sunday, is celebrated just one time per … [Read more...]
Life on a Budget for a Military Family
March 20, 2018 - Ever since I was a child I have always saved my money. My mom would ask where I got so much money when I wanted to buy something. Well, it came from underneath my bed. I would stuff all my money under it until I absolutely knew what I wanted. I remember my first big purchase as a kid was my first surfboard, and I still have it today. I watched many people as I … [Read more...]