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More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate

More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate

May 1, 2024 | Featured News, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment, Uncategorized

“I have always worked as a civilian veterinarian on military installations. I never had the desire to work in a full civilian clinic, and I wanted to give back to my community and help the military.”

More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

Apr 18, 2024 | Featured News, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

WIC and the Military Family: More than Nutrition

Jan 29, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Money/Budget/Benefits

Military families benefit from the WIC Program in more ways than one.

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

Jan 22, 2024 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk

Sep 27, 2023 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Money/Budget/Benefits

Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.

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