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Jennifer Hegseth introduces inaugural Military Spouse Commission
Summary
Jennifer Hegseth, identifying herself as chairwoman of the first Military Spouse Commission, opened the commission and said its members are dedicated to advocating for military spouses and families across all service branches.
Jennifer Hegseth, identifying herself as "chairwoman of the 1st ever military spouse commission," opened the event and described the commission as a new vehicle for military spouses to press for change. "I'm Jennifer Hegseth, chairwoman of the 1st ever military spouse commission," she said, framing the body as a formal advocacy forum.
Hegseth said the commission will represent spouses and families across the services and called serving on the panel a privilege. She said members considered it "a privilege to be chosen to sit on this commission to advocate for all of our joint forces across the globe," and emphasized the group's aim to give spouses "a voice" on issues they have long raised.
