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Trump signs order creating military spouse commission chaired by Hegseth
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission, aimed at addressing challenges faced by military families and enhancing military readiness.
- The commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, will advise the president on policies affecting military spouses and provide annual recommendations to improve their quality of life.
- Key issues for military families include employment, childcare, housing, healthcare, education, and managing the demands of multiple deployments.
- Trump has previously supported military families by improving occupational license portability for spouses, expanding remote work opportunities, and enabling spouses to maintain legal residence across state lines.
- The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to support the estimated 1 million children with at least one active-duty parent and acknowledges the sacrifices made by military families.
