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Trump signs executive order creating commission to assist with military family policies
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 assist with military family policies. The commission will work to identify challenges faced by military spouses and develop policy recommendations. Areas of focus will include health care, child care, and housing.
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 support military families and address issues affecting them, including deployment-related support.
Further details about the Military Spouse Commission are available from the source. The commission's efforts aim to benefit military families, acknowledging the sacrifices they make for the country.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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