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Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
By Karen Jowers
Latest "child care" stories
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Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families
Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.
By Karen Jowers
DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
By Karen Jowers
New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses
More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes.
By Karen Jowers
TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
How bad is the lack of child-care? Ask these Florida military families
The 7th Special Forces Group families' child care crisis "is endemic of the retention and recruiting problem we’re having right now."
By Karen Jowers