Military Spouse & Identity
Military Spouse
Military spouses hold families together through constant relocations, deployments, and changes in community. Despite resilience, they face ongoing challenges in housing, employment, and maintaining a strong sense of identity. The purpose of this initiative is to gather authentic stories and data from spouses around the world to build better resources, influence policy, and strengthen community support systems.
Your voice helps uncover the realities of military life that often remain unseen—ensuring that programs, advocacy, and research reflect the truth of everyday experiences.
Why this survey matters
By sharing your experiences, you are contributing to research that helps improve policies, support services, and community programs for military families worldwide.
Career & Entrepreneurship
Frequent relocations, licensing barriers, and limited local opportunities make it difficult to sustain a career or grow a business.
Base Housing & Family Life
Housing shortages, waitlists, and on‑post transitions affect family stability and children’s schooling.
Overseas Moves
Living abroad brings challenges with visas, healthcare access, and finding community far from extended family.
The Purpose of Identity
Identity is more than a label—it is the foundation of how spouses see themselves within their families, careers, and communities. Military life, with its frequent transitions, can blur personal identity as spouses adapt to new roles, locations, and expectations. Recognizing and affirming identity is critical for wellbeing, belonging, and resilience.
This survey explores how military spouses define and protect their sense of self, and how identity connects to confidence, purpose, and long‑term growth despite constant change.
Identity in Focus
Visual elements reinforce how identity is central to military spouse resilience. An image or icon serves as a reminder that identity is both personal and collective, shaped by roles, communities, and transitions.
Unique Challenges for Military Spouses
This infographic captures the major themes of struggle and resilience shared by military spouses across careers, housing, and family life at home and overseas.
Quick answers
Who can take this survey?
Any spouse of an active duty, reserve, guard, or veteran service member is encouraged to participate.
How will responses be used?
Data will be aggregated and anonymized to inform programs and advocacy efforts.
Is my information safe?
Yes. Your privacy is our priority. Individual responses will never be shared without consent.