Blue Star Families’ Seventh Annual Survey Reveals Forces At Crossroads

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

WASHINGTON, D.C. -(Ammoland.com)- Financial issues of military pay, changes to retirement benefits, and military spouse employment are the top concerns among military families, according to the 2016 Blue Star Families (BSF) annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS) released today.

However, quality of life and wellness concerns are increasing relative to financial concerns.

Three of the top issues for military families revealed in the 2016 survey are related to quality of life: impact of deployments on children, family stability and operational tempo.

“This year’s survey results show a military community at a point of inflection,” explained Cristin Orr Shiffer, Senior Advisor for Policy and Survey at Blue Star Families. “It shows the country needs to get smarter about what a healthy All-Volunteer Force really looks like and what it needs it to look like to ensure future success.”

The survey is a yearly snapshot of the state of military families, offering crucial insight and data to help inform national leaders, local communities, and philanthropic actors.

Most critically, the survey is an opportunity to increase dialogue between the military community and broader …Read the Rest

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