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military spouses know how to get things done.

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Vickie Sais military spouses cherish the “little things” that others may take for granted.

Brad Sargent military spouses appreciate a helping hand and give freely of their time to assist others.

military spouses appreciate our American way of life and the benef its provided by a grateful nation.

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Adair Wells A former active-duty U.S. Army spouse of 16 years, Karen L. Gill is special sections editor for Military Newspapers of Virginia.

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Spouse of MSgt Brandon Bourget, ACC, Joint Base Langley-Eustie YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 11 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 1 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 3 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017: Q Serve the spouses of Joint Base Langley-Eustis Q Assist service members and their families through the JBLE A&FRC Q Further my education and progress toward my goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in social science

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Spouse of CWO2 Duran Joseph Sword, U.S. Marine Forces Command, Camp Allen YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 12 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 0 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 4 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

In 2017, I am focusing on making the most of our duty station here in Norfolk!

- Proverbs 3:5-6

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Spouse of SGT Brian Cartwright, 359 ICTC, Joint Base Langley-Eustis YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 11 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 3 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 4 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

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Spouse of LT William Kuhn, U.S.S. Monterey, Naval Station Norfolk YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 9 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 4 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 5 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

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Spouse of CPT Mark Ford, C Troop 2-183d CAV, Camp Pendleton Virginia Beach YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 8 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 1 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 2 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

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Spouse of CAPT Trevor A. Rush, U.S. Fleet Forces, Norfolk, Virginia YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 23 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 15+ NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 6 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017: Needing help

is not being needy. This encompasses so many areas. We all have some kind of challenge, and most of the things we battle are not visible to the outside world. I have learned this from the vets I help, from my daughter’s ongoing journey, and sadly from the experience of my godson’s suicide. We all have something we are battling, whether it is mental, physical, educational, fiscal or emotional. Seeking help is a strength not a weakness. The military has so many resources now that many go unused. I urge people to find resources before they are in crisis. Effective communication is key.

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Spouse of LCDR Brett Boothe, Carrier Strike Group 12, Norfolk Naval Station YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 13 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 4 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 4 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

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Spouse of LT John Miller, U.S.S. Monterey, Naval Station Norfolk YEARS AS MILITARY SPOUSE: 4 NUMBER OF DEPLOYMENTS: 2 NUMBER OF PCS MOVES: 2 AREA OF FOCUS FOR 2017:

I plan to continue collaborating with other like-minded organizations in order to further collective impact initiatives for all families within the Hampton Roads community. In 2017, I also intend to pursue a Master of Public Administration and continue to focus on food insecurity among our military families.

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Join us in honoring all of this years nominees for their strengths, their sacriďŹ ces and their commitment to our community.

Lindsey Rivero | Navy Mackenzie Boothe | Navy Macy GrifďŹ n | Coast Guard Maranda Squires | Navy Maria Jurgens | Navy Marina LeGree | Navy Marlesha L. Sewell | Navy Mary Lawrence | Navy Melanie Ibarra | Navy

Alicia Bourget | Air Force

Erica McMannes | Army

Alison Gregory | Navy

Fina Conde | Army

Alyssa Saldivar | Navy

Gabriele McStanislav-Cudjoe | Navy

Andrea Bond | Navy

Hallie Shields | Navy

Andrea L. Ramirez | Navy

Hanh Bradley | Navy

Angela Sword | Marine Corps

Heather Kuhn | Navy

Ashley Cross | Navy

Holly Carrier | Navy

Ashley Heering | Navy

Jenna Ford | National Guard/Reserve

Bianca Negron | Coast Guard

Jennifer Leinaar | Navy

Brandy Piorkowski | Navy

Jennifer Lien Walters | Army

Brittany Johnson | Coast Guard

Jennifer Weech | Navy

Brooke Juhas | Navy

Jessica Melendez | Navy

Candice Cartwright | Army

Joyce E. Wentz | Air Force

Carmon Loman | Navy

Julie Coffman | Army

Chelsea Bennett | Navy

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Chelsea Walker | Navy

Kathy Rush | Navy

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Kitrina Budyach | Navy

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Lakeshia Drahos | Navy

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LaShelle Arnold | Navy

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Laura Bangor | Navy

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Delicia Carswell | Coast Guard

Laura Soloman | Navy

Tiffany Long | Navy

Elba Ortiz | Army

Laurel Sonntag | Navy

Tommisha Wilson | Army

Elizabeth Klock | Navy

Lexie Merriman | Navy

Yvonne Coombes | Army

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