September 28, 2016
Support Military Families, Don't Abandon Them
If this election season has taught us anything, it’s that America is a nation divided. But one area where we can find common ground is the commitment to the men and women who serve our country in uniform and their families. Preserving efforts to advance not only veterans, but military families and spouses, is a platform both parties should be seeking to build upon in the next election.
To read the full article, visit The National Interest website.
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