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Karen Jowers
Senior Reporter
Karen has covered military families, quality of life and consumer issues for Military Times for more than 30 years, and is co-author of a chapter on media coverage of military families in the book "A Battle Plan for Supporting Military Families." She previously worked for newspapers in Guam, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Fla., and Athens, Ga.
All Stories By Karen
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Another career logistician takes the helm of the commissary agency
The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.
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Military exchange online shoppers can now buy Home Depot appliances
Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.
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Lawmaker: Hold commanders accountable for timely transition assistance
Should VA be in charge of the Transition Assistance Program for service members?
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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.
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Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas
Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.
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Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggle
Children's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.
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Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.
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Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacher
The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.
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