Spouse Spotlight

By Elaine Sanchez, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov  WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama announced a series of measures intended to increase the nation’s support for caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members. Joined by Labor Secretary Hilda …
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Video provided by DMA Europe  As a military dependent overseas, Carly Swenson learned that job off base are sometimes difficult to come by.  Finding employment as a military spouse can be a daunting task, in general, but due to some …
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Video provided by RTPO Filing your taxes without your military spouse this year? It can be overwhelming, but there are resources out there to help you get it done on time. Check out your installation’s volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) …
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Video provided by AFN Europe Many people would like to lose a few pounds here and there, but for one military spouse weight loss was more than a wish, it was an uncompromising goal.  She buckled down, changed her lifestyle …
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From www.militaryonesource.mil Filing state and federal income taxes may be the last thing you want to deal with right now, especially if you or your service member are deployed. But as overwhelming as it may seem, filing your tax return …
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