Spouses

“If benefits are being cut more and more every year, how do you expect to recruit men and women to the armed forces?” asked Ronald Linhardt, 17, a Navy youth who is a student at Guam High School.

A veteran and retired soldier’s spouse who teaches eighth-grade English at Fort Benning, Georgia, is DoDEA’s 2017 teacher of the year.

Each base will give you that eerie vibe of deja vu. “Haven’t I been to this BX or PX before? I know I’ve seen that static display.” With PCS season upon us, you’ll also be running into the same people all over again.  

Military parents can learn from 18-year-old Sophie Roth-Douquet’s words. The biggest difference for her, she said, was the way her parents always seemed unaffected by the move.

Whether it’s your first move or your 13th, you may be looking for some tips from the experts on making it a bit easier.

Take some time this weekend to provide your input for the Blue Star Families annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which is open through Monday to active-duty service members, veterans and family members.

Like any National Guard member, Brenda Dutcher faces a balancing act as she manages her job and her military commitment. But for Dutcher, it’s a family affair.

A touching Mother’s Day story told by the husband of one special military Mom.

Troops whose spouses give birth would get at least 14 days leave, as would dual military couples who adopt a child.

The companies make extra effort for employees who are married to the military.