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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Providing support to those who serve is an essential role that dedicated military spouses navigate in order to ensure success of the Air Force mission. It can be mentally overwhelming to coordinate permanent change of station moves, hold home life together during deployments, and be flexible with training schedules.
At Moody AFB, the Key Spouse Program is designed to strengthen the family while providing the resources and education needed for spouses and their families to adapt and overcome any challenges they may face.
“The key spouse program is a commander-led organization that provides military spouses with personal and military life guidance as well as enrichment services both on- and off-base,” said Kristi Donewar, 23rd Wing Key Spouse coordinator. “I find people are more comfortable reaching out when they need help because they know us and our importance to the unit.”
Donewar said every commander-appointed key spouse serves as a trusted agent. They are trained to navigate challenges and life problems in the unit on a daily basis while protecting sensitive information.
In order to support their unit, key spouses must complete a five-module training course including sexual assault prevention and response and suicide awareness training.
“The initial key spouse training is probably the single most useful training I have received as part of the program,” said Beth Gonzales, 23rd Medical Group key spouse. “One aspect of the training is a comprehensive look at all of the agencies and resources that the Air Force and the base provide to all spouses and family members. Air Force Personnel Center now has a key spouse section on their website that offers some amazing information for key spouses and commanders alike.”
To provide support and build trust, key spouses frequently attend and invite other spouses and families to base events to help with the transition into life at Moody.
“One of the best tools the program has offered to me has been the ability to meet other key spouses,” Gonzales said. “Aside from making new friendships, I love how this network of spouses becomes its own resource of information.”
Spouses interested in becoming a key spouse should contact their unit’s first sergeant to schedule an interview. For more information on the program, visit https://www.afpc.af.mil/Airman-and-Family/Key-Spouse-Program/.
| Date Taken: | 11.17.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.05.2023 13:26 |
| Story ID: | 458113 |
| Location: | MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA, US |
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