The Spouse Angle

As all military service branches struggle to hit recruiting goals, a new survey shows fewer military and veteran family members are recommending military life to others. The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why this could be the case, as well as pros and cons from her own military spouse journey.

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Are you a military spouse entrepreneur — or want to be? In this week’s episode two experts from Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families talk about tools offered to military spouses and an important study they need help with: the National Survey of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs.

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With inflation the highest it's been in decades, military families are feeling the pinch. Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are being affected and how they can get help.

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Army spouse Maria Mendez Reed, creator and executive producer of "Moving With the Military," shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of her inspirational work with military families.

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"Top Gun: Maverick" has made $1 billion at the global box office, getting high marks from critics and delighting audiences of all ages. But how accurate is the movie and its original? Four wives of fighter pilots dish the details you don't see in the Hollywood films.

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Landmark new legislation will help military victims of burn pits and other toxic exposures get the benefits many have been fighting for. A military widow and burn pit advocate explain why this matters for families currently serving.

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What started as a girls' trip to Poland for a group of military spouses stationed in Germany has manifested into a larger effort to help Ukrainian refugees. Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to make a big impact. Plus, how the war in Ukraine has affected their families living close to the action.

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Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis and share their own experiences with the system.

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Army spouse C.C. Gallagher shares the story of launching her popular Stressless PCS Kit, as well as tips for military families on the move.

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Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Vinny Toth shares his story of acceptance and belonging after "Don't Ask Don't Tell" was repealed and how he's helping create diverse military spouse communities — especially for male military spouses. Then, Army Spouse of the Year Monica Bassett discusses how she's also advocating for change: for military families dealing with food insecurity and hunger.

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