The focus of the research presented in this article is the impact of Army life on spouse (wife) employment outcomes. Spouse employment is thought to be an important determinant of a soldier's commitment to the Army, job performance, and reenlistment decision. Because of these concerns the Army has initiated a series of policies and programs directed toward the enhancement of spouse employment. Using 1985 individual-level Department of Defense survey data, we examine the underlying determinants of Army wives' labor force participation, employment, level of employment, and underemployment, with a focus on the effect of on-post spouse employment programs and other Army policies on these outcomes. The results suggest that spouse employment programs, education, length of time spent at the same location, and a continental U.S. location have a statistically strong positive influence on spouse employment outcomes. Policy implications are discussed.