Military spouses looking for federal positions will be given a fast track of employment according to a new federal ruling. Qualifying spouses have been described as those who:
- Have spouses who retired with 100% disability rating from the VA
- Widows of service members killed in the line of duty
- Spouses of retired service members who have a 100% disability rating from the VA under the Chapter 61, Title 10 retirement ruling
- Spouses whose husbands are serving 180 days or more of active duty and are trying to get relocated to their husband’s new duty station
The positions could be temporary or permanent positions. The program is designed primarily for retention of current service members and give honor to those fallen as well as recruit new skilled service members. Proper documentation is required to include proof of disability, proof of ability to accompany spouse and proof of marriage. Additionally, the spouse interested in employment must have adequate experience for the desired position; the ruling can be retroactive for those who transferred prior to the effective date of September 11, 2009.
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