Amanda Musick

Share your military spouse story:
My husband and I got married at 18 high school we moved across the country to our very first TV station in California my husband spent eight years in the Marine Corps before applying for officer kills school he became a Navy officer in March 2020 when we moved to Pensacola. We had two of our beautiful daughters in Twentynine Palms California and had our third beautiful in New Orleans Louisiana

Describe any leadership positions or provide an overview of your leadership contributions within the military community.
I have the benefit of winning a family-based social media platform for all of the families while they are loved one was in OCS as well as a housing page for two of our military communities

What programs or projects are you currently involved in that support the needs of military families?
I love to volunteer on our local base for the military family events.

What moments best reflect your impact on building inclusive community among military spouses?
I volunteer at our church where they do I will it’s kind of like the back pack brigade as well as event for Christmas the women and children have not heard families I also am currently a special needs teacher at one of the local schools.

Identify your main advocacy effort and describe your personal connection to the cause.
I advocate for military spouse mental health, I feel that it need some much support. Military spouses everywhere struggle with mental health but are to afraid to reach out for help.

Summarize your advocacy outreach strategies, including any events, media involvement, or other communication efforts.
I have multiple social media accounts where I advocate for my passion

What do you hope to accomplish with the AFI Military Spouse of the Year^® title?
I hope to bring a light to military spouse mental health and allow them to pursue the appropriate help they need without feeling and except it or like they have to hide it