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DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
By Karen Jowers
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New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses
More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes.
By Karen Jowers
TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
How bad is the lack of child-care? Ask these Florida military families
The 7th Special Forces Group families' child care crisis "is endemic of the retention and recruiting problem we’re having right now."
By Karen Jowers
Junior service members being hit hard by inflation, senior enlisted leaders say
From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.
By Karen Jowers
Pilot program to help military families pay for in-home childcare is off to a slow start
Just five families are getting in-home childcare fee assistance since the program began last summer, but more are in the pipeline.
By Karen Jowers