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Trump Creates Military Spouse Commission, Names Hegseth Chair

8/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 3 2026 creating the President’s Military Spouse Commission.
Jennifer Hegseth was appointed chair of a commission that includes Christie Mullin and twenty other military spouses.
Desiree Sayle was named executive director of the commission.
The commission will address housing, employment, health care, education, child care and deployment support for military families while issuing annual recommendations and a final report after two years.

History

Historical Context

The Department of Defense has long used Family Readiness Groups, formalized in Army regulations, to keep soldiers’ families informed and resilient during deployments. Building on that tradition, the 2026 President’s Military Spouse Commission, appointed by President Trump and led by Jennifer Hegseth and Christie Mullin, seeks new recommendations as the military moves beyond the 17-year “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 3 2026 creating the President’s Military Spouse Commission.
Jennifer Hegseth was appointed chair of a commission that includes Christie Mullin and twenty other military spouses.
Desiree Sayle was named executive director of the commission.
The commission will address housing, employment, health care, education, child care and deployment support for military families while issuing annual recommendations and a final report after two years.

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