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Trump signs executive order creating commission to assist with military family policies
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The commission will be chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, spouse of the Secretary of War.
President Donald Trump has created a commission to support military families. The commission will focus on issues such as health care, child care, and housing. It aims to identify challenges faced by military spouses and develop policy recommendations.
The commission will be chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, spouse of the Secretary of War. An executive director will be named by the president. The goal is to assist military families with various challenges they face.
Further details about the commission and its work are available from the source. The creation of the commission is intended to support military spouses who make sacrifices for the country.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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