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Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023 — President Joe Biden signed an executive order designed to strengthen economic opportunities for military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors... MORE

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Back on track: DOD fellowship guides military spouse's workforce return
May 25, 2023 — For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends. ... MORE

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Job search tool connects military spouses, employers
March 1, 2023 — Military families are getting some help from a Defense Department program connecting military spouses and prospective employers... MORE

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DOD releases memo expanding Military Parental Leave Program 
January 5, 2023 — The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy.  ... MORE

DOD shows progress in supporting service members, families
December 21, 2022 — The Department of Defense and military services are making progress in one of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's priorities — taking care of service members and their families... MORE

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DOD offering additional assistance in finding employment for military spouses
November 4, 2022 — The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support. One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for military spouses... MORE

More partners sign on to hire military spouses
October 26, 2022 — The Defense Department signed up an additional 70 government organizations, nonprofits and private sector companies to participate in its Military Spouse Employment Partnership program Oct. 25... MORE

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Austin pledges to 'ease the load' for service members 
September 23, 2022 — The Defense Department laid out an array of efforts — some already underway and some on the horizon — that address the needs of married service members and their families, as well as single service members... MORE

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Opportunities expand through Military Spouse Employment Partnership
September 14, 2022 — The Defense Department's Military Spouse Employment Partnership program expects to add more than 70 new companies to its roster during the upcoming "MSEP Engage" event next month. ... MORE

Fisher House: 'Home Away From Home' when medical needs arise
May 13, 2022 — For 32 years, more than 430,000 U.S. service members, veterans and their families have made a Fisher House their home away from home during lengthy hospital stays and short-term outpatient care — all free of charge. ... MORE

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DOD's Virtual Military Spouse Symposium slated for May 10-12
May 5, 2022 — Military spouses worldwide are expected to participate this month in the sixth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium, the Defense Department's premier event for spouse empowerment and goal setting. ... MORE

Resiliency focus of 2022 emBOLDen military spouse conference
April 8, 2022 — This year's emBOLDen Conference for military spouses at Joint Base San Antonio will be held virtually May 13-14... MORE

JBSA M&FRCs plan virtual military spouse conference April 30-May 1
April 9, 2021 — Military spouses who want to find ways to enhance their personal relationships and well-being will have the opportunity to do so during a virtual conference being planned by the Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers April 30-May 1... MORE

Military spouses who want to find ways to enhance their personal relationships and well-being will have the opportunity to do so during a virtual conference being planned by the Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers April 30-May 1. The JBSA Embolden Spouse Conference includes 12 classes and workshops for military spouses, including a panel discussion, which will all be held in a virtual format.

Program offers options for PCSing spouses with occupational licenses
March 31, 2021 — Through the Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition program, spouses now have options which support continuity of work which and allow states to accept or expedite licenses or authorize temporary licenses... MORE

For information on the Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options program, contact JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC at 210-221-2705, JBSA-Lackland M&FRC at 210-671-3722, or JBSA-Randolph M&FRC at 210-652-5321, or email usaf. jbsa.aetc.mbx.jbsa-employment-org-box@mail.mil.

M&FRC sessions help spouses adapt to military culture
November 20, 2020 — Adapting to military culture can be a daunting task for military spouses – especially the spouses of young enlisted members and officers – but two upcoming Military & Family Readiness Center sessions can help flatten their learning curve... MORE

Military spouses sacrifice a lot to help support their spouse's career. The mobile nature of military life often has families moving from one duty location to another making it more difficult for spouses to have a career of their own.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC to hold virtual ‘TAP Too’ workshop
August 18, 2020 — Spouses of transitioning service members will learn about resources that will help them as they enter civilian life, without having to leave their home, through the virtual TAP Too workshop conducted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Aug. 26-27... MORE

TAP Too is free for JBSA members. To register, go to eInvitation link https://e.afit.edu/PBs43K or call 210-221-2705, specifying registration for TAP Too workshop. Registration deadline for the workshop is Aug. 24.

DOD launches financial education website for military spouses
May 12, 2020 — In recognition of military spouses and the important role they have in keeping the force financially ready, The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness introduces MilSpouse Money Mission, a new financial education resource just for military spouses... MORE

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day: A salute to their sacrifices
May 8, 2020 — This year, Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed May 8 and we honor their commitment and support in helping to keep our country safe. They’re the silent heroes and they serve our country, just like their loved ones... MORE

This year, Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed May 8 and we honor their commitment and support in helping to keep our country safe. They’re the silent heroes and they serve our country, just like their loved ones.

Registration opens for Virtual Military Spouse Symposium
April 27, 2020 — Military spouses can learn about the federal job search, how to make a career change, polishing their resumes and much more at the fourth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium. The Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program will host the symposium April 29-30. ... MORE

Military spouses can learn about the federal job search, how to make a career change, polishing their resumes and much more at the fourth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium, April 29-30, 2020.

Employment options, tools abound for military spouses
October 16, 2019 — Military spouses looking for employment have a lot of options and a lot of tools available to them... MORE

Arman Johnson speaks with a local business representative during a spouse employment job fair at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.