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Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas

The state and defense departments signed an agreement to make it easier for government employees who are military spouses to get approval to work overseas to be with their families. read more

Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves

Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS. read more

Lawmakers expanding military spouse employment programs

Military spouses experience the highest unemployment rate in the country. A congressional panel is now pushing for more spouse support in the 2025 defense bill. read more

Biden Administration Introduces Measures to Support Military Spouses' Employment, Aiming to Reduce 21% Unemployment Rate

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new actions to support military spouse employment and ease telework processes. read more

Biden announces help for federal employees who are military spouses and want to telework from abroad

President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new steps to improve a program that lets federal employees who also are military spouses telework from overseas ... read more

Military Advocacy Group Seeks to Prevent Changes to Tricare for Life After Fees Suggestion

The Military Officers Association of America, or MOAA, wants to prevent any discussion of enrollment fees for Tricare for Life, mentioned in a Congressional Budget Office's deficit reduction report as ... read more

Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses

The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station. read more

Leading From the Front: MOAA Commits to Fight Military Spouse Unemployment

MOAA is leading by example in its ongoing fight to preserve the all-volunteer force by providing professional opportunities to military spouses. More than 15% of MOAA’s staff members – 13 of 84 ... read more

Senators propose pilot program to partner military child care with civilian providers

A persistent deficit of affordable and available early child care for military families could be improved under a new bill that seeks to establish partnerships between the military and civilian child ... read more

Owasso author’s new book, ‘101 Prayers for Military Wives,’ offers support for spouses

Kristi Woods’ passion for inspiring others through the written word recently led her to publish “101 Prayers for Military Wives,” geared toward inspiring women whose husbands serve in the armed forces ... read more

Jill Biden Military Spouses

First lady Jill Biden looks at President Joe Biden as he holds the pen he used to sign an executive order aimed to bolster job opportunities for military ... read more

Military briefs around northern Nevada for the week of April 16

As part of VA Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a free self-defense class will be taught by U.S. Air Force veteran Gary Grate at Reno Judo Club (1335 Airmotive Way, Reno) on April 27 from ... read more