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Capt. Joeseph Sarcone, Doctor of Optometry, demonstrates how to use the various equipment used in optometry with a technician at Naval Air Station II (NAS) Sigonella on May 13, 2019. Sarcone worked with many patients performing eye exams. (Katelyn Sprott/Air Force)

FEDVIP Open Season for Military and Retiree Health Insurance

Annual Cost-of-Living Boost for Veterans Benefits Finalized by Congress

Military Discounts on Halloween Costumes and Decorations

Military Retirement and State Income Tax

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Free Cruise Tickets Available for Veterans and Active-Duty Military on This Upgraded Ship

Why You Should Get a Veterans Designation on Your Driver's License

Military Spouse and Family Benefits

Veterans Burial Allowance

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Ex-Army Man Faked Marriage for Ill-Gotten Benefits

Survive Transition

Finally, A Transition Program Designed with Military Spouses in Mind

A New Retreat Offers Seasoned Spouses a Chance to Focus on Themselves Before Transition

Why Spouses Should Take Advantage of Transition Classes

Free Year of Linkedin Premium Now Available for Veteran Caregivers

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How Military Spouses Can Use the Transition Assistance Program

A veteran and his caregiver speak to a doctor. (Image: va.gov)

VA Suspends All Discharges from Caregiver Program

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Military Family Life 101

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Military Family Deployment 101

Spouse Career Advice

R.Riveter Handmade Accessories Bring Mobile, Flexible Income to Military Spouses

Two military spouses had trouble getting work, so they founded their own company -- and hire other military spouses.

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Now It's Our Turn: Does Military Retirement Give Spouses a Real Chance at Careers?

When you say "I do" and marry someone who serves our country, there is an understanding that their military career will drive...

24 Top Military Spouse Employers for 2024

The top military spouse employers for 2024 seek out spouses with trained recruiters, hire them for remote and hybrid...

Military Spouse Employment 101

While the military will always throw a monkey wrench in any best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them.

Why Virtual Assistant May Be the Perfect Job for a Military Spouse

Many military spouses work as virtual assistants, but what does that mean, where do they find work and how much do they make?

How Walmart Helps Veterans and Spouses Advance Their Career, Start a Business or Further Their Education

Whatever a veteran's future goals might be, Walmart wants to help them get there. Here's how.

Know Your Benefits

Preschoolers at the Child Development Center

New Benefit Reimburses Troops for Flying Family in to Help Watch Kids During PCS Moves

Vanessa Arzabala, right, a military spouse and Truman Army Education and Personnel Testing Center guidance counselor, will help operate the new Fort Leonard Wood Spouse Resource Center. The center, opened Jan. 30, 2024, is designed to provide military spouses with community, education and employment resources on and off the installation. (Brian Hill/Army)

The DoD Just Expanded Its Education Benefit for Military Spouses. Here's How to Choose a Reputable School

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Navy Offers New Housing Allowance Alternative for Families, More Female Uniform Options

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to airmen at Maxwell Air Force Base

Amid Latest Quality-of-Life Tweaks for Troops, Defense Secretary Says He Wishes He Could Move Faster

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits to Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.

Increase DoD Child Care Staff Pay 'as Quickly as Possible,' Senators Tell Austin

Officials break ground on an apartment complex on Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base Set to Get Service's First Commercial On-Base Apartment Complex

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