The Spouse Angle

As a Basic Needs Allowance is considered in Congress to combat food insecurity, advocates break down what it could mean for the military's neediest families.

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In this month's feature episode, the founder of the Veteran’s Spouse Project shares her story — from acting in New York City to writing plays that showcase the military spouse experience.

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Many military teens struggle with food insecurity and mental health. Yet a large percentage plan to one day don the uniform, a new study shows. Two high school seniors who helped lead the research speak about their tough experiences as military kids and how they're helping other teenagers.

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The military is standardizing the amount of time troops spend at home between deployments. An active-duty Army spouse and a military blogger discuss what this means for families and offer tips to help spouses through deployments and reintegration.

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About 200,000 service members and their families may be eligible for a temporary increase in monthly housing allowance in areas where available and affordable housing is hard to come by. An Air Force spouse shares her family's struggles to find a home and how to apply for the additional funds.

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After the death of her sister, Air National Guard spouse Laura Obier focused on taking care of her family — barely allowing herself to grieve. Years later, she's now a pageant queen and is using her platform to support and advocate for others who find themselves in similar situations.

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The military's COVID-19 vaccination mandate is stirring controversy. Military spouses share their reactions to the news, and a journalist breaks down the specifics of the mandate, including the consequences for troops who don't comply and possible future implications for families.

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For the first time ever, all spouses of active-duty service members can share their opinions on military life in the Department of Defense's biennial survey. Find out why that's important and what to expect.

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A military daughter, spouse and mom shares her memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the ripple effects it's had on her family in the two decades since — including her own choice to teach in a war zone. Plus, some encouragement for military spouses struggling to process recent events in Afghanistan.

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Former Air Force physician and education expert Dr. Mario Ramirez offers a look at what kids will face as they head back to school this fall — from mask policies to changes in extracurricular activities and shifts in academic focus. Plus, what's known about the COVID-19 delta variant and how it’s affecting school-age kids.

Mentioned in this episode:

• “Here Are the Names of the 13 U.S. Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Attack,” Marine Corps Times

• “10 States Have School Mask Mandates While 8 Forbid Them,” Pew

• “America’s Public Schools Are Not Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccination Debate,” The Hill

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