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Dr. Courtney Barber Named 2024 Armed Forces Insurance‬ ‭ Military Spouse of the Year®‬ ‭

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024) – Today, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) proudly announces Dr. Courtney Barber as the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®. Dr. Barber, a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, has earned this prestigious accolade through her unwavering advocacy and leadership in mental health and well-being for military spouses. Video of the awards ceremony is available here: https://www.youtube.com/@AFImilspooftheyear/streams.

As the Owner and CEO of Barber Family Counseling & Wellness, with over twenty years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Courtney Barber's dedication to mental health advocacy stems from her deep professional knowledge and personal experiences as a military spouse. Having pursued and obtained her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees while navigating the challenges of being a military spouse, Dr. Barber exemplifies resilience and dedication and plans to utilize this recognition as a megaphone to empower and inspire other military spouses to pursue their educational and professional goals. Her vision extends beyond individual advocacy, aiming to foster a supportive network that elevates the entire military spouse community.

"The Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award is a tribute to the silent heroes who serve our military communities with devotion and strength," said Lt. Gen. Stanley "Sid" E. Clarke III, USAF (Ret.), Chair of Armed Forces Insurance. "We honor military spouses like Dr. Courtney Barber, whose leadership in mental health advocacy exemplifies the courage and resilience that bind our communities together."

Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 400 nominees, the winners of this year’s award demonstrate exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to actively engaging within their communities to support military families.

 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners:

Since its inception in 2008, the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® program has been the leading honor for military spouses, recognizing their crucial role in enhancing the readiness and resilience of military families. Award recipients are engaged in a year-round program designed to develop leadership skills, expand networks, and promote significant advancements within their communities.

For more information about the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award program, please visit msoy.afi.org.

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About Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
The Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) Military Spouse of the Year® Award was founded in 2008 by Chris Hale, CEO of veteran-owned Neptune Holdings, and after nine years as title sponsor, AFI assumed ownership in 2018. The award is presented at a base, branch and overall level each year to military spouses who are making a difference in their communities and providing a collective voice for spouses around the world. Through a national nomination and voting process, these nominees are judged on five core criteria: overall involvement in military community, exhibition of leadership skills, community building capability, communication skills and overall personal story. With more than one million military spouses worldwide, this award program aims to shine a spotlight on the force behind our armed forces. For more information, please visit www.msoy.afi.org.

About Armed Forces Insurance: 
Armed Forces Insurance was founded in 1887 by military leaders with a single mission: to protect the property of those who protect our nation. The company provides premium quality, competitively priced property and casualty insurance to military professionals throughout the United States and overseas. Armed Forces Insurance understands that its members have unique circumstances and insurance needs, enabling the company to offer a level of personalized service that's unequaled in the industry. For more information, visit the website at www.afi.org or call 1-800-495-8234, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.