This month the 21st Space Wing launches its new and revitalized Key Spouse Program with a series of training courses for commanders, first sergeants and commander-appointed key spouses.
The wing’s Key Spouse Program has a new focus, said Jan Kienast, 21st Space Wing family programs coordinator.
“We’ve added extra things, like personality assessment and computer-based training; we’ve added more to our suicide prevention.” Ms. Kienast said.
Key Spouses are military member spouses appointed by unit commanders to connect families and military programs. They are an integral part of the unit, Ms. Kienast said. They are trained to talk with family members about deployments and they can help family members find resources.
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