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How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?
Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.
By Karen Jowers
Latest "Military Spouse Employment" stories
Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program
DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.
By Karen Jowers
Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
To be truly inclusive, companies must recruit and hire military spouses
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is May 7.
By Meredith Lozar, Lauren Weiner and Donna Huneycutt
The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: The mental health toll of military spouse unemployment
New research sheds light on the way unemployment can affect the mental health of military spouses and their families. In this episode, two spouses share their struggles and how they finally found work success.
By Military Times staff
Senators take on some core issues for military families
“The wonder of this issue is why these steps haven’t been taken before. They’re long overdue."
By Karen Jowers