Spousal readiness is military readiness.
Under President Donald J. Trump, the Federal Government prioritizes the quality of life of America’s military spouses and families while maintaining the highest standards of military readiness. Thriving military families mean a more resilient fighting force, and thus a stronger and more secure America.
Stronger Military Families.
A More Secure America.
Military spouses are intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness, and retention of America’s Armed Forces. They are vital to mission success. Their unwavering support of the home front enables our Service members to protect our homeland and defend our liberty. When duty calls, our military never fails to answer—and we must never fail to support and equip those who stand faithfully beside our warfighters.
Our Mission
Identify Challenges
Address challenges faced by military spouses in key areas such as housing, employment, healthcare, education and child care, and deployment-related support.
Develop Solutions
Provide the President with an annual report recommending practicable actions he may take to ensure the overall well-being and improve the quality of life of military spouses and families.
Foster Dialogue
Liaise with military spouses at the local installation level to hear directly from the families who live the mission every day.
Childcare
Support
Meet the Commission
Mrs. Jennifer Hegseth
Hon. Desiree Thompson Sayle
Desiree Thompson Sayle is an American political official. On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump re-appointed Sayle as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Correspondence. Sayle has served as the Director of Correspondence for President Donald J. Trump continuously since his first term in January 2017. Sayle has worked for President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, and General Colin L. Powell. She has also worked in both Senate and House offices on Capitol Hill, and was a congressional campaign manager.
Sayle is the daughter of a 26-year career Marine Corps helicopter pilot who flew Marine One for the Nixon Administration. She was born at El Toro Air Station in Orange County, California and raised at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia and Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Sayle has held several roles in politics and government on Capitol Hill. She was the Chief Clerk of the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Chairman John Thune’s Operation’s Director for the Senate Republican Conference. Additionally, Sayle was Campaign Manager for Congressman John Linder of Georgia and assistant to Congressman Joe Barton of Texas after working on the G-7 Summit in Houston.
In 2021, the Secretary of Defense awarded Sayle the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the highest civilian honor for exceptional service to the military.
The spouses of our service members share with their loved ones a noble but demanding calling. In times of peace and in the crucible of conflict, they rise to meet every challenge and bear the pressures and sacrifices with relentless grace and fortitude.
