Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’
Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.
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Marines create new monitor job to support dual-military couples
If you get orders to North Carolina, but your spouse has orders to Hawaii, there’s good news: the Marines’ new dual-military monitor may be able to help.
Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey
Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.
Their bulldogs died on a military flight. The family wants to know why
The Surette family boarded a Patriot Express flight in South Korea Aug. 17. But a power outage during a layover in Japan may have doomed their pets.
Overseas cost of living allowance decreases coming back in May
Decreases have been on pause for the past three months.
Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year
The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.
Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
DoD considers universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-old military kids
Other efforts include programs to allow kids outside the installation to attend on-base DoD schools and rural kids to attend DoDEA's Virtual High School.
Making your PCS move a little less stressful
An Army spouse shares her story of launching her Stressless PCS Kit and tips for military families on the move in this episode of The Spouse Angle Podcast.
Meet the moms behind the Army’s new parenthood policies
Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
Jill Biden displays artwork by military kids in new exhibit
First lady Jill Biden added a temporary installation in the East Wing of artwork from military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child.
Making the transition from service easier for military families
Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.
‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience
Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.
Reducing military and veteran suicide with a push for gun safety
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, the Department of Defense is ramping up its suicide prevention efforts with a focus on gun safety.
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