When work is spread across many people it is easy to lose sight of how individual work ties into the group goals. Recognizing the value of smaller steps towards the big picture helps reveal the momentum generated by the collective work of the team.
Suicide remains a critical public health concern within military communities. According to the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), 471 service members across the Total Force died by suicide in 2024. While this represents a decrease in suicide rates from 2023, sustained suicide prevention efforts remain important.
For military spouses, employment decisions can be shaped by relocation, childcare access, and the need for flexible and portable work opportunities. Explore how entrepreneurship can offer another pathway to sustainable income while helping spouses navigate childcare needs and the realities of military life, and how communities can help support their success.
Strong communities are built through connections between families, service providers, and the resources that support them. In this blog, explore how professionals can strengthen community capacity and better support military-connected families through collaboration, shared knowledge, and local partnerships.
Military family readiness, the ability of military families to successfully adapt, function, and thrive while navigating the unique demands of military life, is strengthened when schools, families, military supports, and community organizations work together toward shared goals. This blog highlights how military-connected school staff can identify existing examples of collective competence and expand partnerships that support military families across school and community settings.
The conversation around food security has evolved beyond simply ensuring there is enough food on the table to recognizing the importance of consistent access to nutritious foods across the lifespan that promote health, support well-being, and help prevent chronic disease. For military families, this shift supports a nutrition readiness perspective by recognizing that reliable access to healthy foods helps service members, spouses, and children build the physical, cognitive, and emotional resilience needed to support military readiness, family well-being, and long-term health.
When service members and their families understand the full value of their military compensation, they are better equipped to make informed decisions, reduce financial stress, and strengthen their overall readiness. As service providers, you play an important role in helping families recognize, access, and maximize the benefits available to them.
Military families rely on a broad network of community supports, but navigating those resources can be challenging. In this blog, learn how community asset mapping can strengthen referrals, partnerships, and connections to local support.
A strong resume highlights your skills, achievements, and value to employers. Thoughtful revisions can also build confidence and resilience throughout the job search. In this blog, explore practical tips and resources for creating a clear, effective resume.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits involving diarrhea, constipation, or both. These symptoms may occur without visible signs of structural damage or disease in the digestive tract (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2024).
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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