The Military Spouse's Employment Pocket Guide: Job Strategies for Families With Mobile Lifestyles

Welcome to the new military family! Today's 642,000 military spouses are primarily women (92%), young (31.5 years of age), and engaged in the labor force (66% employed). Over 13% are active duty service members (in dual-military marriages). Over 40% have dependent children, and 12% are currently unemployed and looking for work. These are highly educated, talented, and smart spouses – 88% have some post-high school education, 33% process college degrees, and 15% hold postgraduate degrees.

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