This June, in addition to wearing teal ribbons, Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s show up. Let’s support and advocate—for our veterans, for our families, and for the future.

Empowering families with the tools they need to navigate the unique challenges of military life will not only strengthen individual well-being but also enhance the readiness and cohesion of the entire community.

On October 18, 2022, I became one of the 1-in-8: The 1-in-8 women who will get breast cancer. My journey began with a mammogram.