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Military Affairs SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE

Military Affairs SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE. About Us…. Mission Statement MAC is committed to fostering a community that celebrates and embraces military families, whether they are here for a short while or as a permanent home when they separate from service. MAC (Military Affairs Committee )

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Military Affairs SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE

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  1. Military AffairsSERVING THOSE WHO SERVE

  2. About Us… Mission Statement MAC is committed to fostering a community that celebrates and embraces military families, whether they are here for a short while or as a permanent home when they separate from service. MAC (Military Affairs Committee) Community members interested in being part of the conversation. Advisory Board Community leaders who provide insight on the MAC’s programs of work and assist with financial sustainability. Eagle Ambassadors Individuals or companies that financially support the MAC’s program of work.

  3. National Recognition Great American Defense Communities Award: Recognizes and celebrates communities whose exceptional commitment to improve the lives of military families as a model for all communities.

  4. Serving Military Families Serving Military Families Military Life Cycle Our community is dedicated to serving military families stationed at Fort Campbell through all stages of the military life cycle. We are challanged to: • Provide community information to families on orders to Fort Campbell • Engage military families in their civilian community • Support Soldiers as they transition to the civilian community

  5. 5th Largest Army Population Fort Campbell supports

  6. Priorities Connect Advocacy • Relocation and Recruitment • Transitioning Soldier and Military Spouse Employment 1 2 3

  7. Advocacy Top Priorities of the MAC Citizens for Fort Campbell For over 20 years, the Citizens for Fort Campbell group has been traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with legislatures and to discuss Fort Campbell. Other advocacy • Tax Reform • Housing Issues • Certification/license reciprocity

  8. Under 30 2/3 of military population is

  9. Relocation and Recruitment Succeed How can Christian County best to be a Military-Friendly Community?

  10. More than 3x Military spouse unemployment is the Christian County unemployment rate

  11. Military Spouse Leadership Program Succeed Challenge: Military spouse unemployment and underemployment is a large stressor on military families. Solution: The Military Spouse Leadership Program is a one of a kind program that gives spouses the opportunity to engage in the community, build a network, and challenges them to be leaders.

  12. Looking ahead…

  13. Questions?

  14. Lindsey GeraciDirector of Military Affairs270-885-9096Lgeraci@christiancountychamber.com

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