As all military service branches struggle to hit recruiting goals, a new survey
[https://www.mfan.org/research-reports/2021-military-family-support-programming-survey-results-2/]
shows fewer military and veteran family members are recommending military life
to others. The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why this
could be the case, as well as pros and cons from her own military spouse
journey.
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Why Some Families Aren’t Recommending Military Service

Are you a military spouse entrepreneur — or want to be? In this week’s episode
two experts from Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and
Military Families [https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/apply/our-programs/]talk about
tools offered to military spouses and an important study they need help with:
the National Survey of Military Affiliated Entrepreneurs.
[https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/milbizsurvey/]
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Taking the Next Step as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur

With inflation the highest it's been in decades, military families are feeling
the pinch. Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are
being affected and how they can get help.
Read Karen’s reporting at MilitaryTimes.com
[https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2022/07/01/feeding-our-paycheck-to-the-pumps-troops-families-deal-with-inflation/].
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How Inflation Is Impacting Military Families 

Army spouse Maria Mendez Reed, creator and executive producer of "Moving With
the Military," shares her passion for the home makeover TV show and the story of
her inspirational work with military families.
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Behind the Scenes of 'Moving With the Military' With Maria Reed

"Top Gun: Maverick" has made $1 billion at the global box office, getting high
marks from critics and delighting audiences of all ages. But how accurate is the
movie and its original? Four wives of fighter pilots dish the details you don't
see in the Hollywood films.
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Wives of Fighter Pilots on What 'Top Gun' Gets Right — and Wrong

Landmark new legislation will help military victims of burn pits and other toxic
exposures get the benefits many have been fighting for. A military widow and
burn pit advocate explain why this matters for families currently serving.
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How Military Burn Pit Victims Will Be Helped by Historic Bill

What started as a girls' trip to Poland for a group of military spouses
stationed in Germany has manifested into a larger effort to help Ukrainian
refugees. Two Army spouses share the story of their community coming together to
make a big impact. Plus, how the war in Ukraine has affected their families
living close to the action.
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How Military Spouses Are Helping Ukrainian Refugees

Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis
and share their own experiences with the system.
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Breaking Down Gaps in Military Child Care

Army spouse C.C. Gallagher shares the story of launching her popular Stressless
PCS Kit, as well as tips for military families on the move.
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Making Your PCS Move a Little Less Stressful

Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Vinny Toth shares his story of acceptance and
belonging after "Don't Ask Don't Tell" was repealed and how he's helping create
diverse military spouse communities — especially for male military spouses.
Then, Army Spouse of the Year Monica Bassett discusses how she's also advocating
for change: for military families dealing with food insecurity and hunger.
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