Wisconsin becomes first state designated for military spouse services

Erin Lange has been away from her husband for about three years.  That means three years without a partner, and three years without a dad for her 10-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son...

...Wisconsin is now the only state in the country designated as a Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone.  That designation comes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is focused on connecting military families with resources.  Here in Wisconsin, those outreach efforts mainly target National Guard and reserve members who have settled here...

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Ken Notes: Great read -- great idea!!!