{"id":17190,"date":"2025-06-12T13:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/?p=17190"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:54:45","slug":"turning-stories-into-strength-for-military-spouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/stories\/turning-stories-into-strength-for-military-spouses\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning Stories Into Strength for Military Spouses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind every military family is a journey defined by resilience, service, and the power of shared experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holly Dailey, an inspiring Army spouse, believes these stories can uplift, inspire, and spark meaningful change. Her own journey spans over 30 years, filled with roles as advocate, leader, teacher, and volunteer. For Holly, each role along the way has enriched her understanding of the invaluable contributions of military spouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Director of Family Readiness for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ausa.org\/\">Association of the United States Army (AUSA)<\/a>, Holly champions military families with unwavering dedication. Her mission is clear: &#8220;My job is to tell my story and to tell your stories,&#8221; she says. She knows every military spouse\u2019s journey is unique, yet their voices grow stronger together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an advocate, Holly shares both the struggles and victories of military spouses, showing how these stories can lead to real, lasting change. Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our Heroes, described Holly\u2019s passion and commitment for the military community as \u201csecond to none.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holly\u2019s efforts extend through workshops, mentorship programs, and public speaking engagements. She consistently advocates for better employment resources and support networks for military spouses. Behind every success story are countless hours of perseverance and a willingness to lift others along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding-bottom: 35px;\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/POHtRTs2ir0?si=skhIUuNCx5ovCHbL?modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honoring-commitment-the-bonnie-amos-lifetime-achievement-award-nbsp\"><strong>Honoring Commitment: The Bonnie Amos Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, Holly Dailey was honored with the prestigious Bonnie Amos Impact Award for Lifetime Achievement in Washington, D.C. The award, presented at the 9th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/events.uschamberfoundation.org\/mses-2025\/\">Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Summit<\/a>, honors individuals who go above and beyond to promote economic opportunities for military spouses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holly strives to ensure that military spouses receive the well-deserved recognition for their valuable skills and unwavering dedication. She accepted the award on behalf of all military spouses with humility and pride. In her speech, Holly emphasized her mission: to communicate the employment hardships faced by military spouses .\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My responsibility was\u2014and still today is\u2014to communicate that military spouses have valuable skills; they are loyal and they are dedicated, and they acquired this from the lifestyle that they serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Holly Dailey<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two individuals are standing side by side in front of a backdrop that reads 'MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT 2025.' The individual on the left is holding a glass award.\" class=\"wp-image-17197\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6618-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hollie Dailey (L) poses with her husband, Dan Dailey, at the 2025 Military Spouse Employment Summit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holly&#8217;s dedication is fueled not only by her personal experiences but also by those shared by her fellow military spouses. She has educated boards and councils about the unique challenges faced by military families. Her work reaches school districts, military support organizations, veteran support agencies, the Army, the Department of Defense, and the White House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe&#8217;s been a constant presence for Hiring Our Heroes since I&#8217;ve been here\u2014always advocating for military spouses and their families, working hard to help them find meaningful employment opportunities, working behind the scenes to get the job done,&#8221; said Eric Eversole, praising Holly&#8217;s contributions to supporting military families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With every story she shares and each role she embraces, Holly Dailey transforms experience into strength for military spouses. Her legacy stands as a living testament to what\u2019s possible when a military spouse is driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and supported by community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6198-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-award-winners-take-stage-at-the-2025-military-spouse-employment-summit\">Impact Award Winners Take Stage at the 2025 Military Spouse Employment Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, the Military Spouse Impact Awards celebrate the remarkable contributions of businesses, community leaders, and military spouses who champion economic opportunities for military families. This year&#8217;s event showcased inspiring stories of dedication and innovation. Read on to discover the achievements of the 2025 Impact Award winners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding-bottom: 35px;\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2JT0L-C6Lz0?si=h59dCisUzdKeo0fQ?modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-military-spouse-entrepreneur-impact-award-presented-to-marine-corps-spouse\">Military Spouse Entrepreneur Impact Award Presented to Marine Corps Spouse\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before settling in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Hallie Hattabaugh faced the familiar challenge of finding stable work as a military spouse. With her husband\u2019s unpredictable Marine Corps schedule and the demands of home life, Hallie struggled to find a job that fit her family\u2019s needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After searching for flexible employment options, Hallie decided to create her own opportunity. \u201cIt was extremely hard to find a normal job being a military spouse\u2014so that\u2019s when I decided to start my own house cleaning company,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, Hallie launched Always Faithful Cleaning LLC, offering residential cleaning and junk removal services to Jacksonville and surrounding communities. The company provides standard cleans, deep cleans, move-in and move-out cleans, custom services, and junk removal\u2014all tailored for military families facing frequent relocations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three individuals stand on a stage in front of a large screen displaying the text 'Military Spouse Employment Summit 2025' and 'Military Spouse Entrepreneur of the Year Impact Award Winner.' The event is sponsored by Hiring Our Heroes and T-Mobile. The person in the center holds an award, while the other two stand on either side. The background features purple diagonal lines and logos for Hiring Our Heroes and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.\" class=\"wp-image-17196\" style=\"width:409px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6302-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Military Spouse Entrepreneur of the Year Impact Award Winner, Hallie Hattabaugh (C); with representatives from Grow with Google, Benjamin Parris (L); and Hiring Our Heroes, Angie Hood (R); during the Military Spouse Employment Summit 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hallie\u2019s business model reflects both creativity and compassion. By partnering with real estate agents and allowing payment at closing, she eases the financial burden of moving for her clients. And as word spread about Always Faithful Cleaning, Hallie discovered other military spouses seeking flexible jobs, too. Today, her team includes seven employees\u2014all fellow military spouses\u2014providing them with meaningful work and adaptable schedules.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving back is central to Hallie\u2019s mission. Through Always Faithful Cleaning, she donates items from junk removals to local churches, outreach programs, and schools. Benjamin Parris of Grow with Google praised Hallie for her success, stating, \u201cAlways Faithful Cleaning is a beacon of what military spouse entrepreneurship can look like at its best: innovative, mission-driven, and community-centered.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Hallie Hattabaugh, entrepreneurship is more than just a career\u2014it\u2019s a community lifeline. Her vision earned her the 2025 Military Spouse Entrepreneur of the Year Impact Award presented by Google. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to know that I\u2019ve created something not only for myself but for others,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-learn-more-about-the-4-1-formula-for-military-spouse-success-and-adopt-the-commitment\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/4plus1\/sign-on\/\">Learn More About the 4+1 Formula for Military Spouse Success and Adopt the Commitment<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-navy-spouse-receives-military-spouse-advocacy-impact-award\">Navy Spouse Receives Military Spouse Advocacy Impact Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicole Morrison is an example of leadership from the front lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Navy spouse and the Senior Program Manager for Military Programs at Amazon, Nicole has become a driving force for military spouse employment. Her journey is one of advocacy in action\u2014transforming obstacles into opportunities for members of her community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three individuals are standing on a stage, with the middle person holding an award. The background displays text that reads 'MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCACY IMPACT AWARD WINNER'\" class=\"wp-image-17192\" style=\"width:453px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6222-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nicole Morrison (C); receives the Military Spouse Advocacy Impact Award, beside representatives from CareSource, Selene Martin (L); and Hiring Our Heroes, Yessenia Hagewood (R); during the Military Spouse Employment Summit 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the 2025 Military Spouse Advocacy Impact Award presentation, Selene Martin from CareSource praised Nicole&#8217;s dedication. &#8220;She is a person who has embraced the mission wholeheartedly. Her efforts have not only broken new ground but laid the foundation for lasting change.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Amazon, Nicole uses data-driven strategies and people-first initiatives to support military spouses. She champions workplace flexibility and leadership development worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicole\u2019s impact goes far beyond her own success. She launched global focus groups and designed programs for military families. Her work helped make spouse advocacy a strategic business priority. She opened doors to career growth for thousands of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNicole\u2019s vision, dedication, and impact are truly inspiring,\u201d Martin emphasized. \u201cHer work has positioned her organization as an industry leader while fostering career opportunities for countless military spouses.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With deep appreciation for her global advocacy, Nicole Morrison received the 2025 Military Spouse Advocacy Impact Award. This honor recognizes her unwavering commitment to supporting military families worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hampton-roads-virginia-wins-community-of-the-year-impact-award\">Hampton Roads Virginia Wins Community of the Year Impact Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hampton Roads Virginia was honored with the Community of the Year Impact Award, presented by Lowe&#8217;s. The honor recognizes exceptional efforts in building a strong, inclusive community that supports military spouses. This prestigious accolade highlights the region&#8217;s dedication to empowering military families both inside and outside the gates.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three individuals are standing on a stage. The person in the middle is holding a glass award. The background has text that reads 'COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR IMPACT AWARD WINNER\" class=\"wp-image-17195\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AN6A6399-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Representatives from Lowe\u2019s Companies, Michael Piper (L) and Hiring Our Heroes, Jenny Lynne Stroup (R) pose for a photo with Sultan Camp (C) as he accepts the Community of the Year Impact Award on behalf of Hampton Roads during the Military Spouse Employment Summit 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring Our Heroes&#8217; Jenny Lynn Stroup praised Hampton Roads&#8217; remarkable unity and collaborative spirit. &#8220;This year&#8217;s recipient is a place I&#8217;m proud to call home,&#8221; said Stroup, a native of the region and an active-duty military spouse currently stationed in this community. She commended the area&#8217;s connected ecosystem, which includes 18 military installations across seven cities representing all six service branches.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Piper from Lowe\u2019s echoed these sentiments during his speech. &#8220;At Lowe&#8217;s, supporting military families is not just a point of pride,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It is a core part of who we are.&#8221; Piper applauded the region for building a network of employers, organizations, and leaders who invest in military spouses.  He emphasized how this strengthens the entire community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piper also recognized Sultan Camp, who accepted the award on behalf of the community. He credited Camp for breaking down silos and aligning community initiatives to ensure comprehensive support for military spouses.  Camp&#8217;s leadership has united stakeholders across the region and provided thoughtful employment support for military spouses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2025 Military Spouse Community Impact Award celebrates Hampton Roads as a national model, showing what is possible through collaboration and commitment. 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