JULY 15, 2023 - The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families. The letter informs state licensing authorities about Congress’s recent amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that allows servicemembers and their spouses to use their … [Read more...]
Useful Information You Should Know About Military Divorce
JUNE 20, 2023 - Divorce is common and continues to happen to couples globally. However, it can become challenging when dealing with a military divorce compared to a typical divorce. Are you married to someone in the military, or are you an active duty member yourself? If so, you need to know some helpful information that will help you to navigate the divorce process … [Read more...]
New Executive Order Focuses on Military Spouses
JUNE 9, 2023 - The White House announced yesterday a new executive order aimed at strengthening economic opportunities for military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors. President Biden will sign that order today at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, currently home to the largest number of military spouses in the U.S. military. The president will be accompanied to Fort … [Read more...]
DOD Hosts Monthlong Celebration of Military Spouses
MAY 4, 2023 - The Defense Department will celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Month in May with a monthlong series of virtual events designed to help spouses meet career and personal goals. While each service branch will honor military spouses throughout May with installation-level events, the DOD's Military Community and Family Policy and Spouse Education and Career … [Read more...]
DCMA Promotes Employment Possibilities to Military Spouses
MARCH 9, 2023 - Military spouses sacrifice much to support their warfighters and troop readiness. Leaders at Defense Contract Management Agency, under Department of Defense-wide guidance, want to reward that sacrifice and champion untapped professional assets. In a Sept. 22, 2022, memo titled “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. … [Read more...]