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More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations
Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.
Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.
Mary Bell shares her journey as an Air Force Reservist, Space Force spouse, mom, and resource to women veterans and military family communities.
Did you know military families earn $14,000 a year less than their civilian peers? Frequent military moves take a toll on a military spouse’s career trajectory and hurt the family’s financial security.
Alexa Munsell shares how cosmetology gave her employment flexibility and purpose while also finding joy and connection in military life.
“I have always worked as a civilian veterinarian on military installations. I never had the desire to work in a full civilian clinic, and I wanted to give back to my community and help the military.”