Government Shutdown - What Military Families Need to Know
April 7, 2011
We are hours away from a possible government shutdown which has created worry and stress for military families. Fiscal Year 2011 started on October 1, 2010, but Congress has yet to approve the needed funding bills to keep most of the government, including the Department of Defense running. (More)
Have You Talked to Your Member of Congress Lately?
Every member of Congress has military families in their states and districts. While we represent military families, we are one voice of many that the candidates will hear in this busy election. You can reinforce this message by reaching out to your own member of Congress. (More)
How to Help Military and Veteran Families
How to Help Military and Veteran Families is a series of publications that offer valuable information to various audiences to help them assist and support members of the military, veterans and their families. (More)
Marriage Enrichment
In this page: Engaged couples, newlyweds, and those celebrating many years of marriage can all benefit from marriage enrichment programs. Find out how. (More)
Military Culture
In this page: Tips on 'decoding' military culture including military time and acronyms. (More)
Military Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was a step forward for millions of Americans by providing workers with up to 12-weeks of unpaid, job protected leave each year to care for close family members or to address serious personal health concerns. (More)
Military Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was a step forward for millions of Americans by providing workers with up to 12-weeks of unpaid, job protected leave each year to care for close family members or to address serious personal health concerns. (More)
Military Hospitals and Clinics
In this page: Learn what is available to you on installations as a military family member. (More)
Military Teens Toolkit
In this page: Order your copy of our “10 Things Military Teens Want You to Know” toolkit for caring adults. (More)
My Moving Checklist
Last issue, Volunteer writer Jennifer Herbek gave us her tips for having a stress-free relocation. In that article, she mentioned a master checklist she uses to make sure every last detail is taken care of before, during, and after each move. Jennifer was kind enough to share her “Omnibus List” with us—check it out to see if it could help you get organized for your next relocation! (More)
