(The Center Square) – The latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump establishes a military spouse commission to address quality of life issues for military families.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and wife Jennifer Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and 18 military wives joined the president for the signing in the Oval Office on Monday.
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