Karen Jowers, Air Force Times

Karen Jowers

Air Force Times

Washington, VA, United States

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  • ArmyTimes
  • Marine Corps Times
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Past articles by Karen:

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.' → Read More

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.' → Read More

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.' → Read More

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.' → Read More

Air Force Academy community questions sudden shutdown of thrift shop

The shop has offered a plethora of items for decades at reduced prices, raising money for scholarships and charity. → Read More

Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses

Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses. → Read More

Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses coped with food insecurity

Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey. → Read More

Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders. → Read More

Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages

More virtual health care is likely to be an option. → Read More

Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far

"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate. → Read More

New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’

Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served. → Read More

New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses

More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes. → Read More

New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses

More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes. → Read More

Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry

The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point. → Read More

Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry

The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point. → Read More

Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program

DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program. → Read More

An Army family doctor now leads the Defense Health Agency

Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland is the second soldier and first African American to lead the Defense Health Agency. → Read More

An Army family doctor now leads the Defense Health Agency

Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland is the second soldier and first African American to lead the Defense Health Agency. → Read More

It’s official: Military spouses to get employment relief after moving

There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing. → Read More

Roadblocks cleared for $6.2 billion reform of household goods moves

The transition is under way, but moves under the new system won't start until after this summer's peak season. → Read More