Spouse and Family
Commissaries Reverse Course, Stop Charging for Single-Use Bags
The policy lasted a month. While the systemwide charge is gone, some stores may continue collecting a fee based on local laws.
Advocacy
Ensuring Servicemembers and Families Are Heard: The Work of MOAA’s Currently Serving Advisory Councils
Council members pressed lawmakers to support spouse employment efforts, back duty status reform, and ease access to health care during a recent Capitol Hill visit.
Advocacy
MOAA Joins Gold Star Spouses in Call for Improved Survivor Benefits
Gold Star Spouses of America identified benefit gaps during its April advocacy push.
Spouse and Family
Pentagon Memo Stresses ‘Maximum Use’ of Spouse Employment Tools
The message also makes a change designed to benefit military families on the move. Get all the details.
Advocacy
This Bill Would Support Grieving Military Families. It Has Reached a New Milestone in Congress
MOAA continues to champion the Love Lives On Act, and you can add your voice.
Spouse and Family
How to Have Your Say on Military Quality-of-Life Improvements
You can weigh in on future priorities at the state level. But act fast: Submissions are due April 23.
Military Benefits
Commissaries Will Begin Charging for Bags in April
Paper? Plastic? You’ll be paying either way.
Advocacy
MOAA-Endorsed Bill Would Support Veterans Facing Fertility Challenges
The bipartisan legislation would ease the path to fertility treatments for those exposed to toxins while in service.
Advocacy
Keeping Our Promise: Fixing a System That Penalizes Surviving Spouses
Join MOAA’s work to pass the Love Lives On Act.
Advocacy
Would You Recommend Service to a Family Member?
Most respondents to a survey by Blue Star Families said they wouldn't -- proof that quality-of-life concerns aren't being addressed.
Spouse and Family
Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Major Milestone
More than 1,000 employers, including MOAA, have pledged their support.
Spouse and Family
Utilities Billing Will Resume for Some Military Housing Residents
Mock billing will launch before payments are required to allow residents to adjust their usage.