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  • A bill waiting for a vote in the Montana Senate has the potential to help military spouses expand their work options in the state. The Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, which addresses the issue of occupational licensure. If the senate passes the bill, some restrictions could be eased and reciprocity rules on occupational licensure in Montana could help create more work opportunities. (Courtesy graphic from www.mt.gov, official state website)

    Spouse licensure, certification reimbursement increase

    Effective immediately, the Air Force has implemented the increase of spouse re-licensure authority from $500 to $1000.
  • Spouses, various organization experts and base leadership discuss community changes.

    Malmstrom leadership hosts quarterly Spouses’ Town Hall

    Leadership placed a suggestion box for families who had ideas to improve the base’s operations Jan. 27, 2020, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Every quarter, base leadership host a town hall for spouses to voice concerns or suggestions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Truesdell)
  • The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 altered the Transition Assistance Program to allow military members to take advantage of its benefits 12-15 months before retirement or separation, compared to the previous 89 days.

    Transition process improves through TAP refresh

    The Transition Assistance Program received new curriculum and a slight makeover as of Oct. 1, 2019.

  • Spouse re-licensure reimbursement takes effect

    The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the military services to reimburse service members for occupational state relicensing and recertification costs their spouses incur due to a permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment.While some states authorize reciprocity for certain types of occupational licenses, not all
  • A computer displays some key points about employers during a transition assistance class, Feb. 14, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides this course as well as many others for Airmen transitioning out of the military and for those looking for a job or a new career. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick)

    A&FRC offers spouse employment assistance

    In the Air Force, the employment assistance program offered by the Airman and Family Readiness Center is often tied to active duty members who are transitioning out of the military, but it is also open to spouses. Spouses can choose from programs such as Boots to Business, career technical training, and civilian or federal resume writing
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