Military Spouse & Family

Pentagon Warns That Scouting America Could Lose Military Support

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the military is “near a final agreement” with Scouting America, but only if it makes “core value reforms.” Here’s what...

New $55M K–8 School Coming to Grand Forks AFB: What Military Families Should Know

A new PreK–8 school at Grand Forks AFB will replace the aging Twining campus with modern, sustainable space for 500 military-connected students.

Military Parental Leave Policies Get an Update: What Your Command Must Allow

A concise guide to current military parental leave rules, covering 12 weeks of non-chargeable leave, and updated Guard and Reserve eligibility.

Six Years Strong: How Giving Tuesday Military Is Still Turning Kindness Into a Movement

Discover how Giving Tuesday Military is celebrating six years of service-minded kindness and how you can join the movement with simple, meaningful acts.

Protecting Generation Alpha: Military Family Strategies During COVID

Military families navigate COVID challenges to protect Generation Alpha. Discover strategies to ensure safety without instilling fear.

Blueprint for the Future: DoDEA’s 2030 Vision for Military Children

DoDEA’s 2030 Blueprint focuses on personalized learning, seamless transitions, and preparing military children for a future without limits.

Deportation Risks for Military Families: ICE and Green Card Concerns

Military families confront ICE and deportation risks. Learn about green card processes and safeguarding against immigration enforcement.

TSA Expands Free PreCheck for Military Spouses, Gold Star Families

TSA offers free PreCheck for Gold Star families and reduced fees for military spouses, enhancing travel ease for these groups.

TRICARE Payment Deadline Extended for Western Region to June

TRICARE extends payment deadline to June 2023 for Western Region after TriWest's management shift. Ensure payments are updated in time.

Space Force, Air Force Family Days Scrapped: Extra Leave Cut in 2025

Air Force Family Days have been cut for civilian workers and warfighters., according to an April 7th memo. Learn more about this action.

Pentagon Reinstates IVF Travel Reimbursements for 2023

Pentagon reverses decision, reinstating travel reimbursements for IVF treatments in 2023, benefiting military families seeking reproductive services.

MSCAP Fellowship Program Boosts Milspouse Careers Until 2025

Military service often forces families to relocate, leading to career challenges for military spouses. This includes employment gaps, irregular career paths,...

Your Ultimate Guide for Military Spouse Resources

Finding military spouse resources just got a lot simpler. Get the tools and help you need with these eight great resources milspouses should know.

Double Trouble: Married Army Couple Takes Home Back-to-Back Sapper School Course Awards

If you want to pass the Army Sapper Leader Course, you're going to have to be in excellent shape and understand how to get around as proficiency in physical...

Getting Married for Military Benefits, When Is It Okay?

Getting married for military benefits sounds like a great idea, until it's not. Some people like the idea of getting married for military benefits, but in the...

A Closer Look into What is Surrogacy

As a gestational carrier, every encounter is different, but there is joy when you can help a family in need. Becoming a surrogate takes a lot of generosity and...