Virtual Event | Quality of Life for Service Members and their Families

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On September 13, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families. The initiatives include efforts to improve military spouse employment, increase access to childcare, lessen the burden of frequent moves, and expand access to high-speed Wi-Fi on military installations. The efforts come at a critical moment in the health of the U.S. all-volunteer force and a challenging military recruiting environment.

On Wednesday, October 30, CNAS hosted a virtual fireside chat with The Honorable Ronald T. Keohane, assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs and The Honorable Brendan Owens, assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations, and environment. The discussion was moderated by Katherine Kuzminski, deputy director of studies and director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at CNAS.

Featuring:

Honorable Ronald T. Keohane
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Honorable Brendan Owens
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment

Moderated by:

Katherine Kuzminski
Deputy Director of Studies
Director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program

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