The MilSpouseFest team has officially announced the events calendar for 2023. MSF and its presenting sponsor, USAA, begin its eighth year of events since its founding featuring military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth.
Articles by Mary Lane Montoya
ICYMI: MilSpouseFest returns to Southern California for in-person events
MilSpouseFest, the modern network for military spouses, was thrilled to return to the San Diego and Camp Pendleton area for its final in-person events of the year.
Without the protection of Roe V. Wade, what does the future of family planning look like for military families?
“What if we were stationed in an anti-choice state?”
Pets for Patriots brings veterans and shelter animals together
Beth Zimmerman spent years working in architecture and as what she calls a “solopreneur.” However, with a drive to help veterans and service members and a passion for pets, Zimmerman started her nonprofit organization to help bring our nation’s heroes and shelter pets together for companionship.
ICYMI- MSF hosts Employment and Entrepreneurship MSF Casts
Presented by USAA, MilSpouseFest hosted all-star panels for each event day to tackle questions on employment and entrepreneurship for the military spouse community. MilSpouseFest delivered these events using Whova, a mobile-friendly app, which encourages attendee engagement and allows for spouses to connect with each other and the resource exhibitors.
Tiny Troops Soccer scores big for youth sports
Amy Schweizer, a career-driven individual in the sports industry and a Marine spouse, had to redefine herself after a PCS and raising children. Little did she know that a volunteer opportunity with youth soccer in Okinawa, Japan, would turn into Tiny Troops Soccer, a sports organization for military children to learn the fundamentals of soccer.
Military Spouse Employment: Why is it so hard?
Even with all the resources available, the spouse unemployment rate is four to six times the national average, and many barriers keep military spouses from finding their place in the job world.
ICYMI: MilSpouseFest goes to Washington, D.C.
MilSpouseFest, the modern network for military spouses, presented by USAA, was thrilled to have our first in-person events for 2022 in the National Capital Region, which included our first ever hybrid event, connecting spouses from around the globe! MilSpouseFest events are for military spouses from all branches of service including national guard and reserves. This was the first visit to the region since 2017.