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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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...