SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 – Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program and the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development have partnered to bring back the MilSpo Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sep. 15 at the Smith Lake Recreation Center. The event offers the opportunity for military spouses to network with local employers, have resumes reviewed, attend informational … [Read more...]
Federal Hiring Summit for Transitioning Service Members
AUGUST 10, 2022 - Commander Navy Installation Command Headquarters, Fleet and Family Support Center is hosting a federal hiring summit Aug. 15-18. Although the summit is hosted by the Navy, all military personnel and their spouses can attend this virtual event. Those who are preparing for their end of service or actively transitioning out of the military are especially … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Dating Someone in the Military
Being in the military can be challenging, especially if you're a new boyfriend or girlfriend. The pressures of military life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by everything that goes on. We know that your relationship is essential and that many factors need to be considered as part of this decision. At first glance, it seems like being in the … [Read more...]
Airmen Urged to Review SBP Before Retirement
JANUARY 19, 2022 - The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a voluntary program which provides the survivors of participating retirees a monthly income that starts when the member dies and retired pay stops. Although some may not be aware of it, automatic SBP spouse coverage became effective Sept. 10, 2001, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002. While on active … [Read more...]
California Law Allows License Reciprocity for Military Spouses
OCTOBER 19, 2021 – New state license reciprocity legislation was signed and passed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Oct. 8, 2021, easing restrictions for veterans and spouses of California active-duty service members to actively practice certain professions or vocations. The bill, AB 107, goes into effect July 1, 2023, and grants spouses whose out-of-state licensing is in … [Read more...]