Military spouses remain a uniquely positioned but persistently underleveraged segment of the U.S. labor force. Despite being well-educated, resilient, and highly mobile, their employment outcomes continue to lag behind civilian peers. This report dra... Read More ▶

This brief provides a detailed view of the industries and occupations where military spouses are employed, including analysis of income, employment distribution, and gaps in sector advancement. It also highlights the unique role of federal employment... Read More ▶

On June 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. Employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assis... Read More ▶

Do Americans see veterans as particularly deserving or simply as other members of their community? From a nationally representative survey fielded between June and September 2021 with over 2,000 respondents, we find that Americans state high levels o... Read More ▶

On May 2nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. Employment continued to trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financia... Read More ▶

"This study considered the factors that student veterans considered when choosing where to attend higher education. This is a report of results from a survey implemented in a nationwide pilot study. Respondents (N = 111) gave greater weight in colleg... Read More ▶

On March 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehous... Read More ▶

This brief explores the ins and outs of procurement contracting from the perspective of military-affiliated small businesses, examining the differences between the government and corporate procurement landscapes. Using data from the 2024 National Sur... Read More ▶

On March 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 151,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment trended up in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousi... Read More ▶

Some United States Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers have substantial health needs, which may be service-related, but not necessarily resulting from deployment... Read More ▶