Expert: Economic conditions create ‘perfect storm’ for military households
A recent client of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society looked weary as they sat across from their NMCRS caseworker, and said, ...
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Veterans Benefits Banking Program assists service members with financial transition
Transitioning from military to civilian life can create money challenges, but the Veterans Benefits Banking Program’s (VBBP) personal financial tools ...
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Survey shows lack of appointments, poor quality of care top concerns for military families
The Military Family Advisory Network's recently released Military Family Support Programming Survey reveals obstacles to quality health care.
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Proposed extended tour lengths could reduce food insecurity
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III released a memo in November directing Pentagon leadership to combat food insecurity through several initiatives, including ...
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Fighting food insecurity through community gardening
Army spouse Lori Green often found her vegetable garden overflowing with produce. Seeing a need in her community, she turned ...
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New data shows nearly a third of service members don’t have savings
Could your family survive a financial emergency?
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Military spouses use modern-day tools to impact change
Advocating for military spouses is not limited to the highest levels of government; community groups, social media activity and individual ...
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A review of military spouse advocacy on Capitol Hill
In order to see where military spouses rank politically, it is important to examine where spouse advocacy is financially, politically ...
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Did you know military spouses can claim unemployment benefits?
Orders in hand. Boxes packed. Goodbyes said. For many military families, moving from one duty station to another is common ...
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