APRIL 1, 2024 – Though the label “military brat” is worn with pride by those who grew up in military families, many outside that lifestyle are unaware of just what those children go through, good and bad. Each year, the Department of Defense joins national, state and local governments, schools, military-serving organizations, companies and private citizens in celebrating … [Read more...]
Program Guarantees Military Spouse Jobs After PCS
MARCH 29, 2024 - Military families face numerous challenges during relocations, and a recent U.S. Army Financial Management Command policy to help them is paying big dividends in the areas of readiness, family support, and employee relations. Promising continuity in career paths, the recent initiative ensures Army Military Pay Office employees who relocate with their service … [Read more...]
AAFMAA Joins DoD-Led Military Spouse Employment Partnership
MARCH 27, 2024 - The American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA), the nation’s longest-standing nonprofit financial solutions provider for the military community, today announces a partnership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a Department of Defense (DoD) led initiative that connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have … [Read more...]
Maximizing Income: Online Opportunities For Military Spouses
MARCH 18, 2024 - Military life is an incredible adventure, but it can also come with unique challenges when it comes to your career. Frequent relocations can disrupt your job search, and deployments can leave you scrambling for childcare solutions. Juggling these demands while trying to build a fulfilling, financially secure career can feel downright impossible. Enter the … [Read more...]
Active-Duty Spouse Survey Helps Shape Family Policy
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - The biennial Survey of Active-Duty Spouses is now available for the nearly 600,000 Defense Department active-duty spouses to complete. The survey has new, expanded sections on remote work and financial well-being. It's the only official DOD-wide survey for active-duty spouses. Input collected through this survey will provide the department with a … [Read more...]