Military Child of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional child from each branch of the service and the National Guard for their leadership, resiliency, and commitment to education and their community at Operation Homefront’s MCOY annual gala in Washington, D.C. The nominations for these amazing young men and women to compete for this award must be submitted between Sept. 17 through Dec 15. Tune in as we chat with Margi Kirst, Chief Development Officer for Operation Homefront, to learn how to nominate an exceptional military child!
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AWTR Show #703: A Redesigned Life, Tracy Steel
We married our service member and made some plans. Then those plans changed, and they changed again. What’s a military spouse to do? Our next guest believes we need to look for some plaid and paisley, that’s what we’re to do! Join retired interior designer and (almost retired) military spouse Tracy Steel for the secret to staying sane whenever military life doesn’t go as planned. After years of redesigning homes with fabrics and paint, Tracy’s now in the business of redesigning hearts with hope and encouragement. Tune in to hear Tracy discuss her newest book, A Redesigned Life, and her tips for “sticking to the pattern” in the midst of all the deployments and moving boxes.
AWTR Show #702: Milspouse License Recognition
Learn about your options for having your occupational license recognized in a new state. Julie Cooley, Barksdale Air Force Base’s 2019 AFI Military Spouse of the Year, shares her experiences as a licensed real estate professional, highlights how states are working toward milspouse license recognition, showcases the new tools and resources available, and offers practical advice for PCSing with your professional license!
AWTR Show #701: Semper K9
Do you have a soft spot in your heart for all things canine? Then don’t miss this show! We chat with Amanda Baity, Director of Operations for Semper K9. This organization rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs at no cost for disabled service members. Founded in 2014, Amanda and her husband, Christopher, have been working to expand their mission to serve disabled veterans. They’ve since been featured on a variety of media outlets, including NPR, HuffPost, and People magazine. Listen to their story about veterans and the dogs that serve them.
AWTR Show #700: The USO/Maxwell House Video Series
Of those the USO serves, military spouses are one of the most overlooked groups, with an unemployment rate of at least four times higher than the national average, according to the company. Maxwell House and the USO are shining a light on the stories of hard-working military spouses by underscoring the unique needs and challenges they face. Through the generosity of Maxwell House, military spouses will be supported through programs like USO Pathfinder and Coffee Connections. Additionally, they’ve created a video series addressing the military spouse unemployment issue and Lakesha Cole, a Jacksonville business woman and military spouse, was recently featured in the national Maxwell House video. She’s here to talk more about the USO/Maxwell House video series.
AWTR Show #699: Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors was founded by military families stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in 2006 as they witnessed firsthand the effects war imparts on service members and their families. This organization believes those touched by military service can succeed at home by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope. Nationally, Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources. In this episode, Brianne Sampson of HFTW will discuss how the nonprofit specifically targets issues that come with PTSD.
Mission: Milspouse is a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
EIN Number: 88-1604492
Contact:
hello@missionmilspouse.org
P.O. Box 641341
El Paso, TX 79904