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More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

May 21, 2025 | Blog, Events-Awards, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment, State of the Military Family

Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.

Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

May 13, 2025 | Blog, Events-Awards, Financial Security, Health Care, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment, State of the Military Family

Military spouse and nurse Claire Buda was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to advance her career in healthcare.

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