The review builds on the Obama administration’s efforts to forge an enduring national commitment to support and engage military families. Full story.

Troops serving at least nine months in Iraq and Afghanistan can now take 15 days off without burning up their leave, according to the Defense Department. Full story.

Military dependent spouses who voluntarily quit their jobs to move to a new duty station are now authorized unemployment benefits in Iowa, the 38th state to grant some form of benefits. Gov. Chet Culver signed the bill March 16.

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The president and I are committed to seeing that our troops, retirees and their families will continue to receive the best quality health care...

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"Families were critical before, but I've watched what families have been doing since 9/11 in supporting multiple deployments. That service and sacrifice is special at a really critical time," Mullen said. Full story.