On-Base Jobs for Military Spouses
Explore on-base jobs for military spouses and discover valuable opportunities that suit your career needs and lifestyle. Learn more.
Military Spouse Jobs
DoD Expands Military Spouse Employment Options Overseas
The Defense Department and State Department have partnered to expand job opportunities for military spouses overseas. The two agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU designed to streamline the employment process for military spouses interested in working remotely as federal employees. Barriers to Military Spouse Job Opportunities? A military spouse who has a… Read more »
VA Joins Blue Star Families and HOH to Help Military Spouses Find Employment
The VA is part of a public/private partnership to help military spouses find and keep jobs even when a PCS or other relocation is required. The agency announced its participation on March 7, 2024, as a step forward in the effort to support military spouse employment. Learn more.
Debate Over Proposed USERRA Job Protection for Military Spouses
Military spouse unemployment rates are as high as 20%. That’s a situation many in the Department of Defense are eager to fix, and now lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to expand the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to include job protections for military spouses to get closer to what members of the… Read more »
Executive Order: Better Job Opportunities for Military Spouses
President Joe Biden has issued an Executive Order to improve job opportunities for military spouses, according to a Department of Defense issued on Friday, June 9, 2023. The executive order also addresses employment opportunities for caregivers and surviving family members. What the Executive Order Does The order includes “a variety of actions to improve hiring… Read more »
Transition Employment Assistance For Military Spouses and Caregivers
The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor with a mission to assist military members, veterans, and spouses to “ reach their full potential in the workplace.” Under VETS, there are programs created specifically to help military spouses with the same types of transition assistance offered to… Read more »
Air Force and Space Force Spouse Professional License Transfer Policy
The Air Force and Space Force have implemented a policy to help spouses transfer their professional licenses when moving to a new state. Read more.
Navy Military Spouse License Transfer Policy
Learn about the Navy’s Military Spouse License Transfer Policy. Keep your career on track while supporting your service member.
Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act
Update: 7/21/2023: When President Joe Biden signed legislation mandating interstate license transfer standards for military spouses, it was done with the understanding that the law would be implemented within a reasonable time after passage. However, at press time, the Department of Justice issued formal reminders to state governments; these were designed to help states move… Read more »
Overseas Military Spouse Career Options
Discover various career options available for overseas military spouses. Get the resources, support, and guidance needed to advance your career. Learn more.