When the military orders servicemembers to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new state or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home.

The "Military Spouses Residency Relief Act," now allows military spouses to retain residency in his or her home state for voting and tax purposes after relocating. This legislation is designed to maintain the morale and readiness of our Armed Forces and significantly enhance the ability of our military to effectively recruit and retain these highly valued service personnel.

Operating a Family Child Care home is a privilege granted by the support group commander.

All persons providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours per week must be licensed. Unlicensed child care is a violation of base regulations and may result in the loss of base housing privileges.

If you suspect someone of providing unlicensed child care please call (801) 777-0695, a child's well being may depend on your call.

The Hill Air Force Base Youth Center has the following upcoming youth activities:

Cheerleading (basketball) registration is ongoing through Nov. 24, for youth ages 5-13. The cost is $90 per child. A valid physical must be on file upon registration. Sign up at the Youth Center. For more information, e-mail garry.navas@hill.af.mil.

Basketball registration is ongoing through Dec. 4. For ages 3-4, the cost is $25. For ages 5-14, the cost is $35. A valid physical must be on file upon registration. Sign up at the Youth Center.

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Suzie Schwartz, the wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, brought her unique perspective to the Maxwell AFB Key Spouse Forum, sharing personal stories, words of encouragement and helpful resources.

The Key Spouse Program is an emphasis area for the Year of Air Force Family, which came into being as a result of the Caring for People Conference, she said. However, the emphasis on families will not stop when the year ends, Schwartz vowed.

"We don't see this as just a year," she said. "We see this as a first push.