On average, military spouses are significantly more educated than their civilian counterparts, but much more likely to be unemployed or underemployed. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
The Coast Guard evokes images of search and rescue operations, maybe during Hurricane Katrina, or guys jumping out of helicopters wearing snorkels and fins – and that’s accurate, but only part of the picture. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
As members of the military, Coast Guardsmen are prohibited from wading into politics. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
Service members are more likely to have PTSD, but it’s common in the general population as well. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
Negative public opinion of a conflict and the politicization of the military can negatively affect service members and contribute to PTSD. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
On Veterans Day, the country honors those in uniform and the sacrifices they have made across the globe. But as a military spouse who reports on the issues facing military families, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges is when a service member transitions out of the armed forces and into the civilian workforce. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
I’m honored to donate my time as an ambassador for Blue Star Families, the largest nonprofit organization serving active duty service members and their families through chapters in the U.S. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
Most employers see breaks in employment as a blemish on a resume. In the case of military spouses, however, it’s due to their frequent moves. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
It’s head-scratching, really, that the most prominent Army base in America is named for Braxton Bragg. He was on the wrong side of history, as a Confederate general and a slave owner. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
This is the hardest part of military family life – being away from each other. Brianna Keilar Read Quote
