The Spouse Angle

The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families' well-being. How will these programs help? Will they for sure be implemented? Is DoD focusing on the right issues? Those answers and more.

Read Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s announcement.

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In the second part of our series on the Defense Department's new survey of military spouses, officials share data on spouse employment, child care, military family finances and more. 

View the survey results on Military OneSource.

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A record low satisfaction rate with military life was revealed in the Defense Department’s latest survey of military spouses. Three military spouses share their personal struggles with the lifestyle—and why they’re not surprised by the results.

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Nutritionist, dietician and Army spouse Kristen Noriega helps military spouses prioritize healthy habits through the stresses of parenthood and military life. She shares her best advice for getting through military life's toughest transitions without stress eating — or dieting — plus pro tips for buying healthy food on a tight budget.

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Military families impacted by toxic water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in the 1950s to 1980s now have a two-year opening to file a lawsuit against the Marine Corps, thanks to a new law. A retired Marine master sergeant who lost his daughter to leukemia and a cancer-surviving officer's son share their stories and next steps for military families like theirs.

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A new federal law to help military spouses save for retirement spotlights an often overlooked consequence of the military lifestyle: the difficulty that many military spouses face in setting money aside for their golden years. Military financial expert Lacey Langford breaks down the legislation and what it means for military families. Plus, money-saving tips for the future.

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New data sheds light on the problem of food insecurity among military families. A Syracuse University researcher provides some insight, and military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth shares how she's using her platform to help. 

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Army spouse and stay-at-home dad Sergio Rosario Diaz is the founder of Soy Súper Papá, a global online community helping to support a new generation of fathers who want to be more involved in their kids' lives. He shares his tips for building a community — no matter the size — and the importance of pursuing passions outside of parenthood and military life. 

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A bronze statue depicting the Vietnam-era League of Wives will be the first public memorial to honor the advocacy and sacrifices of military spouses. Why has it taken so long to recognize these women, and military spouses more broadly? A historian and two military spouses involved with the project share their insights.

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States are now required by law to recognize military spouses' professional licenses after a move. The Navy veteran congressman who spearheaded the legislation explains more — and two military spouses share about their endured hassles and the high costs they've incurred just trying to keep their jobs.

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