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Leaders say new military-spouse commission will draw on decades of family experience
Summary
Commission leaders emphasized lived experience and a broad remit: Desiree Thompson Sale said members collectively have "over 400 years" of military-spouse experience and will shepherd recommendations on housing, employment, health care, education and childcare.
At the White House event launching the commission, executives described the panel as composed primarily of spouses with long, first-hand knowledge of military life. "Collectively, this group has over 400 years of experience as an active duty military spouse," said Desiree Thompson Sale, the commission's executive director.
Jennifer Hegseth, named chair, said the commission will travel to meet spouses and families and that the issues were consistent across locations from Kentucky to overseas postings. Speakers repeatedly cited housing, employment, childcare and education as the commission's primary focus areas. The administration signaled the panel will gather testimony and prepare recommendations for improving quality-of-life supports tied to military readiness.
