JUNE 11, 2021 — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the results of its investment in spouse education grants for 2021. This year, 177 Coast Guard spouses received grants and are enrolled in degree-seeking and professional certification programs … [Read more...]
DoD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses
MAY 28, 2021 - The Department of Defense launched its newly-enhanced MySECO website, putting career and education resources at the fingertips of military spouses easier and faster than ever. MySECO is part of the DOD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide. The MySECO enhancements create … [Read more...]
Military Spouses Enable Mission by Maintaining the Home Front
MAY 10, 2021 - More than half of active-duty service members and about 44% of reserve service members are married. Together, that's nearly a million military spouses who stay behind during deployments and temporary duty assignments to maintain the homestead and care for about 1.6 million children, sometimes while also working their own job. Military Spouse Appreciation Day … [Read more...]
Military Spouses to Join Online for DOD’s Virtual Symposium
APRIL 7, 2021 - This year's Virtual Military Spouse Symposium — scheduled for April 27-29 — is geared for male and female spouses to learn about career development and well-being, whether they're students or veteran careerists, Military OneSource's director for military community support programs said. Lee Kelley said the symposiums, which began five years ago with a focus … [Read more...]
DoD To Host Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses Worldwide
MARCH 8, 2021 - The Defense Department is hosting its fourth virtual hiring fair for spouses of all active duty, Guard and Reserve personnel, as well as survivors, March 10, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. Those interested can attend by visiting the event website at www.msephire.vfairs.com. Instructions on how to interface with employers are located on the main page, … [Read more...]