White House Signs Key Agreement to Support Military Spouses Working Overseas

The agreement facilitates telework for military spouses, aiming to reduce their high unemployment rate and support family unity.

The memorandum of agreement between the Department of Defense and the State Department was signed at a White House ceremony hosted by First Lady Jill Biden.
This initiative is part of the Biden Administration's efforts to ease career continuity for military spouses when their partners are deployed overseas.
The agreement is expected to streamline the approval process for telework and enhance security at military-managed residences abroad.
Over 16,000 military, veteran, and surviving spouses are employed across federal agencies, facing a persistent 21% unemployment rate.
The initiative also aligns with the Joining Forces program, spearheaded by Jill Biden, to bolster support for military families.