The DHS shutdown is ongoing, military spouses are America’s answer to the nursing shortage and the 2026 Operation Purple® Summer Challenge applications are now open.
March State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
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More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community
Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.
Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking
Learn about five key health care bills affecting military families, including IVF coverage, TRICARE young adult eligibility, prenatal care flexibility, women’s health access, and improved Military Health System accountability.
Two Forms of Service: Krista’s Journey as a Military Spouse in Nursing
When nursing and military life intersect, communities are strengthened. One military spouse nurse shares her journey of service, identity, and perseverance.
Practical Tips to Translate Your Military Spouse Experience into Professional Success
Discover how to translate military spouse experience into professional strength by framing your skills, leadership, and resilience with confidence.
The Fight for Safer Military Family Housing
After toxic mold devastated her family’s health and home, military spouse Erica Thompson is advocating for the Military Occupancy Living Defense Act (MOLD Act) to ensure safer, healthier housing for military families.
More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time
In this More Than a Spouse feature, Melissa reflects on building a career, taking risks, and choosing herself amid military life.
PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges
From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.
Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses
Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.
Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright
Military families share how portable traditions help them create warmth, connection, and a sense of home during the holidays, wherever they are stationed.
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