The Spouse Angle

High unemployment rates among military spouses are well documented. But new research shows that reframing it as a local problem, rather than a national one, may be what it takes to make real change.

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Air Force spouse and wedding planner Bree Carroll offers a behind-the-scenes look at starting the new Military Marriage Day and her passion for helping other couples strengthen their relationships. Plus, a look at what the Broadway sensation "Hamilton" can teach us about military marriages.

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With many schools starting virtually this fall, military parents are having to make major life changes to accommodate remote learning. An Army spouse and an active-duty Coast Guard mom share their plans for the upcoming school year and what it has already been like juggling work schedules with their children’s schooling during the pandemic.

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Military moves can be stressful in any season, but a pandemic brings a whole host of new challenges. Two Army spouses moving from Alaska share their experiences and best tips.

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Military spouses are among the hardest hit by employment scams, new research shows. In this episode, a military widow shares her story of getting scammed and an expert offers some red flags to watch out for.

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In this episode, CNN anchor Brianna Keilar offers a look inside her journalism career and her work as an ambassador for Blue Star Families. She also talks about various struggles her military family has faced, including trying to plan a pregnancy around a war.

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Former Air Force spouse Kate Ranta shares her story of survival and healing after she and her father were shot by her ex-husband in 2012.

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Reports of domestic violence and abuse have gone up globally since the start of coronavirus lockdown measures. In this episode, an advocate and an attorney join Natalie for a discussion on the prevalence of domestic violence in the military community and why it's now getting increased national attention.

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The managing editor of Military.com helps Natalie break down today's most pressing military news stories, including COVID-19 updates, pivotal Supreme Court cases and how the military is addressing racial bias and discrimination within the ranks.

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From hospital closures to medical billet cuts, there are some major changes coming to military health care that will impact many military families who get their medical care on base. In this episode, a military health care advocate breaks down the changes and why her organization is pushing back.

See a full list of military treatment facilities slated for downsizing or closure here. Read about the military’s decision to delay implementation because of the coronavirus pandemic here.

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