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By Sarah Sicard Jun 22, 2017

Unemployment Among Military Spouses Is A Problem That’s Not Going Away

Military spouse unemployment is a serious problem for the 641,639 people who are married to active-duty service members. Nearly half...

By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes Dec 10, 2016

Family & Relationships

Military Families Are Still Suffering From High Operational Tempos

Financial issues remain the top priority for military members and their families, but high operational tempo, increased time away from...

By Sarah Sicard Aug 15, 2016

Family & Relationships

This Commercial Will Make Any Military Dad Cry Giant Man Tears

As a military brat, one thing I know — that all military children know — is that distance is hard....

By Sarah Sicard Jul 12, 2016

Family & Relationships

What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold

April 12, 2002, began like any other Friday for 10-year-old Ashlynne Haycock. She woke up, ate breakfast, went to school,...

By Sarah Sicard May 25, 2016

Family & Relationships

Mil Spouse Unemployment Has Economic Impact Of Nearly $1 Billion

The military advocacy group Blue Star Families recently released a report that shows military spouse unemployment could be costing the...

By Sarah Sicard Apr 27, 2016

Family & Relationships

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell

April is the month of the military child. But for service members’ kids, every month is about being a military...

By James Clark Apr 11, 2016

News

How A Neighborhood Pulled Together To Help A Family Cope With Deployment

When Colleen Cekovsky’s husband, Christopher, deployed to Afghanistan in 2014, she was left alone looking after two young children, until...

By C.C. Gallagher Jan 4, 2016

Career

Mil Spouses: Convert Your Job Into A Teleworking Role

Like many military spouses, I have struggled with maintaining a career while married to the military due to frequent permanent...

By Sarah Sicard Oct 28, 2015

News

Uncertainty Among Military Families Dominates Results Of Lifestyle Survey

Economic concerns for the future are higher than in previous years among military families, according to advocacy group Blue Star...

By Marissa A. Cruz Jul 28, 2015

Military Benefits

Why Service Members Should Receive Financial Literacy Training

The U.S. military offers incomparable benefits to those who choose to serve — paid health insurance and housing, job security,...

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Unemployment Among Military Spouses Is A Problem That’s Not Going Away

Military Families Are Still Suffering From High Operational Tempos

This Commercial Will Make Any Military Dad Cry Giant Man Tears

What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold

Mil Spouse Unemployment Has Economic Impact Of Nearly $1 Billion

5 Stories Only Military Kids Can Tell

How A Neighborhood Pulled Together To Help A Family Cope With Deployment

Mil Spouses: Convert Your Job Into A Teleworking Role

Uncertainty Among Military Families Dominates Results Of Lifestyle Survey

Why Service Members Should Receive Financial Literacy Training