This Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we're acknowledging some famous military spouses, or just the ones who made a big impact on the community, as they do everything they can to support their partner in the military.

Some military spouses have made a great impact with all their work that their efforts go way beyond just taking care of the family. They have proven that being a military spouse means also being a leader, an advocate, and a person who wants to change things for the better.

Meet 8 Famous Military Spouses

There are a lot of military spouses who have become well-known, holding their own spot because of their goals and careers. They have used their skills and passions to make a real difference not just in military life but also in civilian life

Holly Vega

Meet Holly Vega, a Marine Corps spouse. She was named the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.

For over 20 years, she had been dedicated to volunteering with military families while also co-leading the Military Kids Club. Additionally, Holly also founded Military Hearts Matter, where they offer support to families affected by heart-related issues.

Elizabeth Boardman

Riveter was founded by Elizabeth, a business that creates handbags, and with her company, they provide employment for military spouses.

She is a military spouse who cares for other spouses because she supports flexible work opportunities for those who always have to relocate. Through her company, she is helping military spouses maintain their careers.

Krista Wells

Krista Wells is a Marine Corps spouse and life coach. As a life coach, she has helped a lot of military spouses navigate the challenges of military life, which, as we all know, can be really hard.

And through her coaching, she helps other spouses build resilience and set personal goals because there is a lot of sacrifice that comes with being a military spouse.

Brooke Jones-Chinetti

Brooke has always been dedicated to improving the well-being of military spouses and children.

She offers support and guidance during hard transitions, such as deployments or relocation. With her help, we know that there is someone who can support military families during relocation.

Amy Crispino

There are a lot of communities that provide resources, and Amy, a dedicated military spouse, has also been doing that for military families.

Amy always supports other spouses, and she creates a warm environment for military families, which we all need sometimes.

Chris Pape

Chris couldn’t find the support he needed as a male military spouse, so he started a website called Macho Spouse. It’s an online resource made to help other male military spouses and their families.

The site has videos and info on things like finding a job, dealing with relationships, supporting your family, and starting your own business. In 2014, Chris was honored as the Air Force Spouse of the Year by Armed Forces Insurance.

Jeremy Hilton

Jeremy and Renae Hilton were both in the military, but when their daughter was born with special needs 17 years ago, Jeremy left his job to take care of her full-time.

In 2012, he became the first man to win the Military Spouse of the Year award from Armed Forces Insurance. He also wrote a book and talked to Congress about helping military families.

In 2013, he helped stop some military budget cuts with a social media campaign called #KeepYourPromise. He also works to improve healthcare for military kids through a program called TRICARE for Kids.

Taya Kyle

Since her husband, Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL and the most deadly sniper in U.S. history, was killed in 2013, his wife has been speaking up and helping others.

In 2014, she started the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation to bring military families and Veterans together and to give them fun experiences that help strengthen their relationships.

She also wrote a book called American Wife, which became a New York Times bestseller. Her latest book, American Spirit, came out in 2019 and shares short stories about amazing people she's met around the country.

Her and Chris’s life was also shown in the movie American Sniper, which was nominated for an Oscar.

Military Appreciation Month Is the Time For Recognition

These famous military spouses make sacrifices everyday, and they don’t always get recognized.

This National Military Spouse Day, let’s acknowledge the ups and downs, the love, the strength, and the quiet sacrifices they make every single day, because we don’t often give that to them.

They keep things running at home, raise kids, manage stress, and still find time to help others in the community. That is the kind of sacrifice that has no cost, so let’s show them that we appreciate them more than words can say.

All of the military spouses stay beside their military partners even though they sometimes go through the hardest part of their lives, and with that, they also serve in a way, because they are the ones who bring comfort and support during the toughest times for their spouses.

There’s a chance every year for everyone to show appreciation and say thank you to our military spouses for all the support they give, and that is on National Military Spouse Day.

So let’s take this time to recognize them, as they remind us everyday of the strength and sacrifices made by those who support our service members.

Show Them Love on National Military Spouse Day

There are a lot of ways to show military spouses that we appreciate them, and even with the smallest act, they will surely appreciate it. You can start just by simply saying thank you and letting them know that you see everything that they do, and those don’t go unnoticed.

If you have time, you can also offer them support like watching the kids, bringing them a meal, or just checking in to see how they are doing.

Most of all, just being there and showing that you care can make their day. Let’s not forget that there are a lot of military spouses who deserve to be recognized, not just the famous military spouses. So, on May 9, consider taking the time to acknowledge and show them our appreciation.

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• 15 Military Spouses Who Have Made a Difference