Using Marriage Education to Strengthen Military Families: Evaluation of the Active Military Life Skills Program

Exposure to trauma may increase risk for divorce, potentially putting military couples at greater risk. Relationship variables (e.g., satisfaction, hope, commitment, communication) were compared before and after a marriage retreat and two months later among Active Duty Air Force members and their spouses. Relationship factors, including overall satisfaction, generally improved, suggesting marital education and skills training may be beneficial for military couples.