On Friday, February 28, Mrs. Pence traveled to Fort Campbell, Kentucky with Leah Esper, the wife of the Secretary of Defense, to encourage military spouses and highlight new measures to help create employment solutions for military spouses. Her visit also consisted of a briefing with senior military leaders and a visit to the Intrepid Center's art therapy program.
Watch the Second Lady's full remarks by clicking on the image below:
"In 2018, I launched a campaign to elevate and encourage military spouses. I've met with thousands like you, around the world. We see you, we thank you, and we stand with you."
- Second Lady Karen Pence
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"Just to know that we have such a strong encouraging woman standing with us, and acknowledging you know how difficult it is for us, means the world."
- Heather Beaty, military spouse
Watch the full clip HERE.
Photo Highlights
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
(Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)
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Karen Pence, ICYMI: Second Lady Karen Pence Visits Military Spouses at Fort Campbell Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/351025