Highlighting Key Issues for Policy and Program Change
March 29 - 30, 2023
Join us as we explore the results of the 13th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. After hearing from over 9,300 military and Veteran-connected family members, we are here to share your stories and explore the findings live.
This engaging two-day virtual symposium will feature expert panel discussions on the current issues facing our families, as well as intimate Data Deep Dives so you can learn more about the results from the researchers themselves! With a focus on two critical topics, we will educate and enact change on: Addressing the Recruitment Crisis and Supporting Families.
Data Release
Main Event
March 29th at 1:00PM ET
Join us as we explore the results of the 13th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. After hearing from over 9,300 military and Veteran-connected family members, we are here to share your stories and explore the findings live.
Addressing the Recruitment Crisis
Data Deep Dive
March 30th at 1:00PM ET
Join the Applied Research team from Blue Star Families to understand the impacts that relocation, housing costs, and spouse employment have on military family financial security, and how financial insecurity can impact families’ willingness to recommend military service to the next generation of the all-volunteer force.
Supporting Families
Data Deep Dive
March 30th at 3:00PM ET
Join the Applied Research team from Blue Star Families to understand how military families support one another and what support families need from other sources to thrive in the military lifestyle.
Participants
Patricia Barron
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy
Michelle Brito
Financial Specialist, Military Family Program Advisor, and Army Spouse
Sharene Brown
Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Ashley Gutermuth
Military Spouse, Advocate, & Comedian
J. Michael Haynie, Ph.D.
Founder & Executive Director, D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Katherine Kuzminski
Senior Fellow and Program Director of Military, Veterans & Society, Center for a New American Security
BG Scott Linton
Deputy Chief of Staff (IMA), United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
Craig Newmark
Founder, craig newmark philanthropies
Kathy Roth-Douquet
CEO & Founder, Blue Star Families
Justin Schmitt
Assistant VP of Corporate Responsibility, USAA
Representative Marilyn Strickland
Congressperson for Washington’s 10th District (D)
Jessica Strong, Ph.D.
Blue Star Families, Senior Director, Applied Research
Cory Titus
Director of Government Relations for Servicemember Compensation, Military Officers Association of America
Dr. Linda Torres, DNP, CRNA, CCRN
Health Advisor to the Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veteran Affairs
The Honorable Frank Kendall III
Secretary of the Air Force
Want to learn more about last year's results?
Watch our 2022 Event
Agenda
Watch the Town Hall and Join the Discussion to Hear:
- Keynote Address from Representative Marilyn Strickland
- Addressing The Recruitment Crisis: a panel with BG Scott Linton, Katherin Kuzminski, and Cory Titus
- The Honor of Serving: a roundtable discussion co-moderated by the Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Kathy Roth-Douquet
- Supporting Families: a panel with Patricia M. Barron, Michelle Brito, and Dr. Linda Torres
Presented with support from:
Presenting Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsors:
In Collaboration With:
