The Career Hurdle: Unemployment Rates for Military Spouses Rise
New data highlights rising unemployment rates among active duty spouses struggling to keep their careers going.
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New data highlights rising unemployment rates among active duty spouses struggling to keep their careers going.
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A Senate committee proposes a **3.6%** military pay raise, lower than requested, but allocates significant funds for quality-of-life programs for service members and families.
The DoD has officially scrapped plans to privatize military commissaries, ensuring service members and families continue to receive discounted groceries and vital savings.
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