“Barack and I know that when our military goes to war, their families go with them. That’s why we must improve services for our nation’s military families. Healthier families lead to healthier troops--and in the end, a stronger country.”

— Michelle Obama

Issues

• VA Healthcare

• Help for Returning Service Members

• Improved Mental Health Treatment

• Iraq

• Defense

Take Action

• Reach out to Voters

• Join Blue Star Families

• Write a Letter to the Editor

Stephanie Himmel-Nelson, Marine Corps Spouse, Virginia

"Barack Obama has dedicated himself to making the lives of others better. He doesn't just say that he supports the military while voting against funding for troops and the VA. Barack Obama has concrete plans to fully fund the VA, ensure that all military members and family members receive the health care and support they deserve, and create a military family advisory board. He understands that our military and our veterans are not liberal issues or conservative issues; they are issues for all Americans."

Heidi Goeman, Marine Spouse, South Carolina

"I want Barack Obama to lead our great nation because he has the uncanny ability to make people want to be a part of the political process again. He lives his life the way I want my children to lead theirs; with courage, commitment, honor, loyalty and selfless service."

Kathy Roth-Douguet, Marine Corps Spouse, South Carolina

"I love our country. For me, being a Marine wife, and being active in the political process are two sides of the same coin. They are both about participating, and making the ideals of our country live - we can't be a country of the people, by the people, and for the people unless 'we the people' roll up our sleeves and take part. I think Barack Obama is the candidate that best understands that America is a country not of delegation and a decider, but that we need a leader who can unify all of us into the 21st century stronger, smarter, and safer. I'm impressed by his world vision, by his ability to move people, and by his and Michelle Obama's understanding of today's military, its needs and challenges. I support him for what he will do for the country, but I particularly appreciate what he will do for the military community."

Amanda McBreen, Marine Spouse, Virginia

Amanda McBreen is the Executive Supervisor of a diverse workforce with nearly 1000 representatives across the USA and Japan for a home based business and homeschooling mother who supports Barack Obama. Amanda is currently based in Suffolk, VA where she lives with her husband, an active duty Lt Col in the US Marine Corps and her three children.

Angie Morgan, Marine Corps Spouse, Virginia

Angie’s foundation for success was built during her nine years as a Marine Corps officer. She co-founded Lead Star with Courtney Lynch and co-authored their best-selling book Leading from the Front to share leadership best practices with professionals everywhere. Since 2003, Lead Star has become one of the foremost leadership consulting firms in the U.S. and Angie is an expert media resource on the topic of leadership. Angie’s own entrepreneurial efforts and business expertise have been highlighted by AOL, where she is a business coach, and also the Marine Corps, where she serves as a Fellow to the Lejeune Leadership Institute.

Laura Dempsey, Army Spouse, New York

"Barack Obama has dedicated his life to public service. He understands the long hours, thankless work and sacrifice that come with service to a cause greater than oneself. He advocates for military families because he understands that encouraging service is the best way for all of us, military and civilian, to be truly engaged in our own civic life."