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Jill Biden, Lloyd Austin promote military benefits at Alabama base

San Antonio Urban Editorial Team
Last updated: 2024/09/14 at 3:23 AM
San Antonio Urban Editorial Team Published September 14, 2024
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Jill Biden, Lloyd Austin promote military benefits at Alabama base

Improving Quality of Life for Service Members: A Priority for the Pentagon and White House

WASHINGTON – First lady Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently visited Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama to showcase innovative programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for service members and their families, as well as improving early childhood education within the military community.

Biden and Austin had the opportunity to see firsthand a pre-kindergarten program that the first lady has been a strong advocate for, which provides universal preschool for children aged 3 and 4. The administration plans to expand this initiative beyond military bases and into educational systems nationwide.

During their visit to Maxwell Elementary School, which offers full-day pre-kindergarten care for military children, Biden highlighted the importance of making high-quality preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in America.

In the on-base classroom, children engaged in educational activities such as identifying letters and singing songs, under the watchful eyes of Austin and Biden. The Pentagon is also focusing on ways to provide additional support to service members to address rising costs of goods and housing, as part of its commitment to improving troop quality of life.

Austin emphasized the importance of affordable child care and quality early childhood education for military families, acknowledging the challenges they face in balancing work and childcare responsibilities. By offering enhanced housing support, career assistance for spouses, and pay raises, the Pentagon aims to retain existing service members and attract new recruits to the military.

Despite recruitment challenges, particularly in meeting fitness requirements and lacking direct connections to the military, the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force are on track to meet their recruitment goals for the year, while the Navy may face some shortfalls.

As the Pentagon and White House continue to prioritize programs that support service members and their families, the goal remains clear: to enhance the quality of life for those who selflessly serve our country.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

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