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More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

Oct 24, 2024

Marine Corps spouse Leila Welton Punelli reflects on how her global upbringing has shaped her ability to balance military life and personal goals.

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More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

More Than A Spouse: Scholarship Recipient and Caregiver on a Mission to See More Families Thrive

Oct 9, 2024

Army spouse Kimberly Perez’s resilience, perseverance, mental agility, and commitment to her family drove her to reach her goals even when faced with challenges.

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Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Au Pair Program Meets Unique Child Care Needs for Military Families

Oct 6, 2024

A new bill aims to modernize the au pair program, emphasizing its importance in meeting the unique child care needs of military families.

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More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time

Sep 26, 2024

Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.

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Honor Their Service by Voting This November

Honor Their Service by Voting This November

Sep 25, 2024

As military families prepare to vote, we have guidance about registering and casting ballots and DoD’s guidelines on political activities.

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Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Expanded MyCAA, Health Care FSAs: DoD’s New Initiatives to Help Families

Sep 13, 2024

Everything you need to know about DoD’s seven new initiatives to improve military families’ quality of life.

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More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

Sep 12, 2024

Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.

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More Than A Spouse: Leading and Kicking from the Front to Make Impactful Change

More Than A Spouse: Leading and Kicking from the Front to Make Impactful Change

Aug 21, 2024

Marine Corps wife Amy Schweizer shares her journey of building a successful business and empowering military spouses to pursue their dreams.

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Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Aug 6, 2024

Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.

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Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families

Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families

Aug 5, 2024

Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.

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