It is not uncommon to hear the word unemployment from a military spouse. The two unfortunately go hand-in-hand. This is not because the spouses of active military men are unqualified to receive employment, but rather has to do with the lifestyle of…
Blog Category: Military Spouse
- Tue, 05/29/2018 - 22:42
- Tue, 05/29/2018 - 19:40
For military spouses, one of the ways to become successful and organized is to get specific goals. However, in most cases, they have a hard time figuring out and setting up - a dilemma that is common not only to them but to most of us. In this latest…
- Mon, 04/30/2018 - 18:39
What is OPSEC? OPSEC stands for Operations Security and it is a process that is designed to keep military service members and operations safe from violations. OPSEC ‘breaks’ when anyone who is related to those members or the members themselves reveal…
- Tue, 03/27/2018 - 14:06
Military personnel are not the only ones who suffer from anxiety and stress. Their spouses are equally at risk. Most military wives, for instance, also suffer from Secondary PTSD which is brought on due to exposure to their partners’ PTSD. While the…
- Mon, 03/26/2018 - 16:24
All marriages are challenging but being married to someone in the military takes the difficulty to another level. Being a military spouse is a tough job with a lot of lonely hours and sacrifice. You have to be strong when you don’t feel strong, and…
- Fri, 03/09/2018 - 15:30
According to a recent Supreme Court ruling, veterans do not have to pay an ex-spouse a cut from their retirement benefits anymore. These benefits are waivered in favor of a pension they receive for service-related disabilities. The landmark ruling was…
- Tue, 03/06/2018 - 20:20
Online training is incredibly convenient for lots of people. You can do it anytime you want and you don’t have to drive to a campus and sit in a classroom. And these days, you can get just about any training or education online. But it can also be…
- Mon, 08/14/2017 - 13:40
Military spouse is a tough job with long lonely hours and lots of sacrifices. It involves being strong even when you don’t feel strong or when you’re tired of being strong. Being a military spouse can feel like being a single parent. You’re sacrificing…
- Tue, 08/08/2017 - 12:49
A recent study shows that military spouses find it hard to get a job and are more likely to settle for positions below their education level. The United States has overlooked and underestimated their sacrifices for a long time. The country has forgotten…
- Thu, 07/06/2017 - 18:54
A permanent change of station (PCS) means major upheaval for the whole family. Packing up and moving to a different state or a different country is inherently stressful, even traumatic for children. Little ones have to say good bye to their friends, make…