KEY TAKEAWAYS •TRICARE covers Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including IVF, but only for service members whose infertility is caused by a qualifying service-connected injury or illness — not for general infertility. •A 2024 DoD policy change expanded ART eligibility to unmarried service members and same-sex couples, and now permits donated sperm, eggs, and … [Read more...] about Military Fertility Benefits: What TRICARE and the VA Actually Cover
Military Life
Guides for military families on PCS moves, spouse careers, base life, and navigating the unique challenges of military service.
Best Military Bases for Families 2026: Top Installations for Military Life
Key Takeaways The best bases for families balance strong schools, affordable housing, spouse employment opportunities, and access to quality healthcare — not just base amenities alone. Fort Bragg (formerly Fort Liberty), NC is the largest Army installation in the world by population, with over 50,000 active duty and one of the most developed family support ecosystems of any … [Read more...] about Best Military Bases for Families 2026: Top Installations for Military Life
Military Child Education: DoDEA, Public Schools & Homeschooling Options
Key Takeaways Table of Contents The Military Child Education Challenge Military children face unique educational circumstances that most civilian families never encounter. The average military child will attend six to nine different schools between kindergarten and high school graduation. Each move means adapting to new teachers, different curricula, unfamiliar … [Read more...] about Military Child Education: DoDEA, Public Schools & Homeschooling Options
Understanding EFMP: The Exceptional Family Member Program Explained
Key Takeaways Table of Contents What Is the Exceptional Family Member Program? The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory Department of Defense program designed to support military families with special needs. When a service member has a spouse, child, or other dependent who requires specialized medical care, therapy, or educational services, EFMP … [Read more...] about Understanding EFMP: The Exceptional Family Member Program Explained
Military Spouse Employment: Programs, Remote Jobs & Resources
Key Takeaways Table of Contents The Military Spouse Employment Challenge Military spouses face unique employment obstacles that most civilian job seekers never encounter. The numbers tell the story: military spouse unemployment hovers around 21%, and those who do find work earn approximately 25% less than their civilian counterparts with similar education and … [Read more...] about Military Spouse Employment: Programs, Remote Jobs & Resources