As a military spouse, you have a distinct perspective on what it means to care for Veterans. You’re educated, qualified and ready to serve families who have lived through experiences similar to your own. That’s knowledge other candidates just can’t duplicate.

Last year, VA became the first federal agency to sign the 4+1 Commitment, a voluntary pledge by employers to adopt important employment policies designed to expand employment and career opportunities for military spouses.

We know you have what it takes, but maybe you just need a little help finding the right fit for you. That’s why we have programs and resources available to help you find a place on our team.

A great place to start is the Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP), which provides employment readiness assistance and support while advocating the use of special hiring authorities, employment programs and retention strategies to position VA as the employer of choice for Veterans and military spouses. 

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Find more resources specifically tailored to support military spouses, and learn about opportunities for employment here at VA, by visiting VA Careers.

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5 Comments

  1. Debra Y McDowell January 22, 2025 at 10:58

    My husband served in the Navy, i am a widow and would like to know what is available for me

  2. Diane Pellegrino January 20, 2025 at 20:17

    I am a VIETNAM VETERAN WIDOW, WHAT IS OFFERED TO WIDOWS

  3. Donna M summers January 19, 2025 at 14:16

    I think this information has been very helpful!!

  4. Angie Burnett January 18, 2025 at 23:47

    The VA offers many opportunities for young women but the ones like us in our 70’s don’t get any recognition and not only that our husbands many like mine 100percent disabled see their benefits evaporate little by little. We lost hours of time and attendance that with a modest pension we saw our economic situation very dire indeed. I did not work in the USA, my SS is very modest so is my husband’s. It is truly heartbreaking the way we are ignored.

    • Yvonne January 21, 2025 at 17:45

      Angie so true as younger women get better advantages over so many who are up in age.Age discrimination and it’s sad.My Veteran I was taking care of him when he became ill.Then we called VA when his illness got worse they decided to have a home health take care of him.The whole time that aid was here she sat outside.Not often would she even come check on my husband.I was still caring for my Veteran.VA never paid me to care for my husband that’s for sure.Then I have an ongoing appeal since 2021 on his behalf and I still have not gotten a date yet for a hearing with the law judge.

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