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    Unknown Soldiers: The Tough Job of Being in a Military Family with Besa Pinchotti

    enMay 30, 2023

    About this Episode

    In this episode, we explore the tough job of being a military family member when you sign up for the military. You're not just signing yourself up, but you're also signing up your entire family. We dive into the challenges and sacrifices faced by military families, particularly military spouses, and the importance of supporting them. We discuss the history of the Military Wives Association and the survivor's benefits plan, as well as the mental health and community support needed for military families.

    Jayson is joined by Besa Pinchotti who is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Military Families Association.

    Learn more by visiting our website and follow along with us on Instagram.

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