Just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 7th, "New Day" talks to military spouses to find out what challenges they face, and how civilians can help.
Featured in the segment is Benita Koeman, founder of www.OperationWeAreHere.com, wife of a US Army chaplain, and homeschool mom of three wonderful military brats. Her husband is currently on his third deployment.
Also featured: Mike Schindler, president of Operation Military Family, Navy veteran, author of the highly regarded book on preparing for deployments and reintegration "Operation Military Family: How Military Couples are Fighting to Preserve Their Marriages" (endorsed by GEN. Tommy Franks, former C-I-C of US Central
Command).
Other resources:
www.afterdeployment.org, www.HerWarHerVoice.com and www.discoverybaygames.com
