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Military Spouse Employment Resources
12/03/24
There are one million military spouses in the global military community. They provide critical support to our Soldiers and their careers in the Army, and often, their careers suffer as a result. The Army and the Department of Defense recognize that many military Families need two incomes and that military spouses sacrifice years of education, hard work and experience in service to our nation.
Is Your Family Healthy or Dysfunctional? Here Is How to Tell and What to Do About It
11/11/24
In the hectic routine of work, Family, and household obligations, a child running late for school can lead to a shouting match, a sink full of dirty dishes can turn into criticism and a forgotten errand can lead to name calling. If these moments become a pattern, a home that is supposed to be a safe haven can feel like a battleground.
Military Parents Can Help Their Children’s School Increase Funding Through Impact Aid Survey
10/24/24
Schools near military installations receive less local funding, and military parents can do something about it—and it takes less than five minutes!
Holiday Party Safety
10/7/24
Leaves on the ground are the first sign that the holiday season is fast approaching, and it also means it is time to remind ourselves and each other how to stay safe while celebrating. From Halloween to New Year's, as we celebrate, we can have fun, remain vigilant, be aware, and stay safe. Use these eight tips to have a great holiday season.
Military Consumer Month and Financial Protection for Army Families
7/15/24
Did you know that, according to the Federal Trade Commission, military Families are 76 percent more likely than other adults to be victims of banking fraud? Due to the increased threat, July was designated Military Consumer Month to bring awareness to the benefits and protections created to defend service members and their Families' economic well-being.
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Positive Test Results for Delta-8 THC Found in Popular Gummies, Vapes Now Reported to National Firearm Background Check System
7/1/24
Many Soldiers may not be aware that testing positive for Delta-8 THC, commonly used in gummies, vapes or similar hemp and cannabidiol, or CBD products, can result in losing the right to purchase or possess a personal firearm for one year.
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Child Development Center Tuition-Fee Waiver Not Taxable
06/13/2024
Child Development Center employees have just had a tax benefit confirmed.
The Armed Forces Tax Council has determined that the Child Development Center tuition fee waivers for CDC employees is not taxable.
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DOD Changes Codeine Cutoff Rate
05/13/2024
On March 4, the Defense Department’s Military Personnel Drug Abuse Testing Program raised the codeine cutoff rate from 2,000 nanograms/per milliliter to 4,000 ng/mL to mitigate false positive results for military service members.
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Financial Capability Month
04/23/2024
During the month of April, the Army recognizes the value of financial education in improving the financial well-being for Soldier, Families, and Civilians with National Financial Capability Month. Financial literacy has been proven to be the key to saving and investment behavior, debt management, and borrowing practices. By developing short-term and long-term financial habits and skills, we have a greater ability to cope with emergency expenses and weather financial shocks that affect our security and freedom of choice.
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